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Associate of Nutrition and Dietetics

Riverside City College

Riverside, 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 equivalent
Or age over 18 (minors by special admission)
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof
Exemptions listed)
Passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20
No GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, Or age over 18 (minors by special admission), Proof of funds for the I-20, Certified English translation of diploma if not in English, Transcripts of prior US college work if any.

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Personal statement or essay where required
Recommendations where required
Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the international student entry requirements and term deadline. Complete the online college application and pay the application fee. Submit passport details
Proof of funding
English proficiency evidence
required academic records. Wait for admission and receive the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the required financial evidence. Complete health insurance and enrollment requirements before study begins.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,336 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Health-Related Sciences
Department	Nutrition and Dietetics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	44
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Riverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.