Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition provides sound undergraduate and graduate programs in foods and nutrition, and is concerned with research and extension services.

The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. A post-baccalaureate dietetic internship is also offered.

Visit us on the web at: http://dhn.ca.uky.edu/.

Admission Policy

Admission to the University is sufficient for lower-division admission to the human nutrition and dietetics majors. However, lower-level admission to the majors or any admission to the University does not guarantee upper-division admission to either of the degree programs in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. In general, admission depends upon the qualifications and preparation of applicants, as well as the availability of resources for maintaining quality instruction.

Upper-division admission into the human nutrition or dietetics degree programs is necessary in order to be granted a baccalaureate degree from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. Students who have attained a 2.8 or higher grade-point average in the premajor component required for all students in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition will be assured admission.

To be considered for upper-division admission to either the human nutrition or dietetics undergraduate degree programs, an applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

Enrollment in the University of Kentucky. (Students are considered for acceptance by the Department only after acceptance by the University of Kentucky.);
Completion of the premajor component (premajor courses include: CHE 105 , CHE 107 , CHE 111 , CHE 113 , BIO 148 , DHN 212 , and DHN 241 ) required for all students within the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition with a minimum premajor course work grade-point average of 2.8.*
Submission of an application form to the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Academic Coordinator.

*A student can repeat a premajor course to meet this GPA requirement. If a student repeats the course as one of their three University-accepted repeat options only the repeat grade will be factored into the premajor course work GPA. If a student repeats the course outside of the University-accepted repeat options then the course grades will be averaged and then factored into the premajor course work GPA.

Applications from students outside the University of Kentucky seeking admission to the Human Nutrition or Dietetics degree programs, whether for upper-division or lower-division status, must be received by the University Admissions Office no later than April 15 (first summer session); May 15 (second summer session); August 1 (fall semester); and December 1 (spring semester).

Students enrolled in other UK programs on campus should apply for admission prior to the priority registration period. (The appropriate deadlines are listed in the University calendar for approved times to change major.)

Lower-division students enrolled in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition should apply for upper-division admission to the Human Nutrition Program or Didactic Program in Dietetics during the semester they are completing the premajor course work. The application for upper-division admission should be made before the priority registration period for the upcoming semester.

Appeal Process

Students with a GPA below 2.8 and who have completed all premajor requirements may appeal for admission into the human nutrition or dietetic programs. If the Appeals Committee feels that there is persuasive evidence that personal, academic or professional circumstances have affected a student’s grades and the student shows promise for successful completion of a degree in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, acceptance may be granted. Materials and information necessary for the appeals process will be available from the DHN Academic Coordinator. The deadline for submission of the appeals is generally 45 days prior to the beginning of the semester; however, appeals materials are not accepted for the first summer session.

Programs

Bachelor of Science

Other Programs