Pre-Dietetics

Did you know: The word dietetics originates from the Greek word diaita, meaning “way of life”. From the earliest recorded history, nutrition has been part of the cause, cure, and prevention of diseases.

The Pre-Dietetics Pathway at Boise State University will prepare students to apply for admission to bachelor or graduate level dietetic programs across the country. We strongly encourage students to work closely with their pre-health advisor to successfully meet admissions requirements for the program(s) of their choice.

Pre-Health Advising Team

Contact an advisor by emailing HSAdvising@boisestate.edu.

Suggested Academic Plan

Steps you should be taking in your first year at Boise State:

Attend Orientation
Required Advising Appointment
Start Major Exploration
Start Exploring Schools
Consider taking the courses listed to the right in your first year

The courses listed on the tables are meant as a guide for students to start completing the requirements to apply to Dietetics programs in the U.S. Students should meet regularly with their academic and pre-health advisors to ensure progress.

Semester 1	Semester 2
(FW) ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I (3) (FM) MATH 133 Elementary Models with Functions (3) (FS) PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3) (FN) BIOL 227 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) (FA) Foundation of Arts (3)*	(FW) ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I (3) (FM) MATH 133 Elementary Models with Functions (3) (FS) PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3) (FN) BIOL 227 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) (FA) Foundation of Arts (3)*

*For a complete list of University Foundation Courses please see the catalog on the Registrar’s Office website.

Steps you should consider taking during your second year at Boise State:

Find Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
Start Networking
Student Involvement and getting to know your advisors and instructors (especially science)

Semester 1	Semester 2
(FN) CHEM 101/101L Introduction to Chemistry (4) (FH) Foundations of Humanities (3-4)* (UF) UF 200 Foundations of Diversity and Ethics (3) HLTH 207 Nutrition (3) (FM) MATH 254 Statistical Methods OR (FM) MATH 153 Statistical Reasoning (3)	CHEM 102/102L Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry (4) (FS) SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3) BIOL 205 Introductory Microbiology (4) ACCT 205 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3) ITM 105 Spreadsheet Topics (2)

*For a complete list of University Foundation Courses please see the catalog on the Registrar’s Office website.

Web Resources

Idaho School Information

If you are considering attending an Idaho school to become a dietitian, the University of Idaho and Idaho State University each have dietetic programs.

The University of Idaho is a Coordinated Program, which includes the clinical and administrative experience, along with the didactic coursework. Once the program is complete, you would be eligible to write the Registration Exam. Admission to the coordinated program requires that all prerequisites be completed before admission and the expectation is that you attend full-time completing the coursework and clinical/admin experiences as outlined in the course of study.
The Idaho State University is a Didactic program (four-years) leading to a Bachelors degree followed by a post-baccalaureate internship.
Please visit the University of Idaho and Idaho State University websites for further information on their programs. Additional information about a career in dietetics can be found by viewing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.

Other Programs

Boise State University also assist students who wish to transfer to a school outside the State of Idaho, you may locate dietetic programs around the country by using the following website:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Dietetic Careers – Accredited Programs

Pre-Dietetics

Suggested Academic Plan

Pre-Professional Pathways