International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Sciences - Dietetics

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, they will receive:

Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework

Priority access to in-demand courses that align with their interests

Guidance from academic advisors and mentors

Career development and networking opportunities

Intensive classes with domestic students

The School of Nutrition and Food Sciences at LSU offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences. The undergraduate program curriculum combines the curricula of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science and Technology. Students in this program take core courses that provide the basic knowledge needed for specialization in one of four areas of concentration:

Dietetics

Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medical

Nutrition, Health and Society

Food Science and Technology

Each concentration offers a professional sequence in a specialized area, along with supporting courses in basic sciences and a broad general education. Graduates are prepared for careers in dietetics, medicine, public health, education, research, or the food industry.

The Dietetics concentration at LSU is accredited as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students who successfully complete this program can apply for an ACEND accredited dietetic internship, which is required to become a registered dietitian (RD). Registered dietitians provide expertise in nutrition and food service management in various settings. Students who complete the knowledge requirements of the dietetics concentration but do not complete a dietetic internship can become a dietetic technician, registered (DTR) by passing the examination.