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Associate of Nutrition and Dietetics

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Nutrition and Dietetics associate degree offered by the School of Health Sciences at MVCC's Utica Campus.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply foundational knowledge of Nutrition and Dietetics
Practise health and life sciences
Evidence-based practice
Communication and ethical decision-making
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Healthcare Assistant
Research Assistant
Community Service Coordinator

Curriculum

Illustrative study areas: health and life sciences
Evidence-based practice
Communication and ethical decision-making.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS Academic 5.5
Duolingo 75
or US high school or college English composition
or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
F-1 visa
I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 50
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,218 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Chula Vista (main campus)
Faculty or school	Health, Wellness & Public Safety
Department	Health & Wellness
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	College and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
27 Nov 2026
13 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.