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Associate of Dietetic Technology

Peralta Community College District - Merritt College

  • Oakland, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Peralta Community College District - Merritt College campus

About the program

Associate in Science in Dietetic Technology at Merritt College, Oakland, For full-time on-campus students.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Dietetic Technology
  • Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

  • Dietary manager in hospitals
  • Nursing homes and schools
  • Nutrition care
  • Further study in dietetics

Curriculum

  • Programmes in dietary management
  • Dietetic technology and nutrition for transfer
  • Preparing students for the national Certified Dietary Manager exam. The dietary manager certificate takes 18 months for newcomers and includes a one-semester internship. Detailed unit lists are in the curriculum catalogue
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Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent
  • College transcripts for transfers.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent, College transcripts for transfers.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 67
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Academic certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Dietetic Technology. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Passport identification
  3. English proficiency evidence where required
  4. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$13,570 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$250 USD

Program details

CampusMerritt College
Faculty or schoolHealthcare
DepartmentNutrition and Dietetics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.