How Can I Make Myself a Competitive Applicant for the Dietitian Nutritionist Program?

You’re ready to apply to the Pitt Dietitian Nutritionist program – great! We’re here to help! Assistant Professor and Program Director Trisha Cousins is on the DN program admissions team and reviews each application. She has provided the tips below so you can submit a strong application.
Pitt Dietitian Nutritionist Program: Which Entry-Point is Right for Me?

We’ve designed these flowcharts and tables to help you pinpoint they best way for you to begin your dream career of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist!
Nutrition Science Was My Best Prep for PA School

Dive into what it’s like to discover Nutrition Science, its small classes and big outlooks on forging your future health care career!
Which Pitt Nutrition Program is Right for You?

SHRS offers two separate degree programs in nutrition that attract students with different career goals. Let’s dive in to learn more about their differences and find out which one is right for you!
Top 5 Reasons to be a Nutrition Science Major!

Program Director and Assistant Professor Lori Cherok shares the top 5 reasons to be a nutrition science major at Pitt!
SHRS Nutrition Science (BS) Program | Research-Focused Internship with Julia Bradley

Learn from Julia about her journey to Nutrition Science, the unique coursework offered within the program and her internship with the Neuromuscular Research Lab.
The Journey to Medical School

Shreeman Pericherla (NS ’22) reflects on how his time in the Nutrition Science program led to him attending medical school.