Is it hard to become a dietitian?

Depending on the university attended, it can be extremely difficult. Some universities have their students enroll in the same courses as pre-med students while others may not. Despite the differences, all universities require dietetics student to become proficient in statistics, chemistry (particulary biochemistry), and the biological sciences.

Answer:Ask your guidance counselor for a list of colleges in your geographical area that offer bachelor's degrees in dietetics, food and nutrition, or food service systems management. There are 235 programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education (CAADE) of the American Dietetics Association (ADA).

Depending on the school, you can either combine academic and supervised practice experience in a four-year program or complete 900 hours of supervised practice experience in an ADA-accredited internship.Be prepared to take courses in nutrition, Biology, microbiology, psychology, sociology, mathematics, institutional management and computer science.

Improve your writing skills.Take a certification exam to become credentialed as a registered dietitian after you complete your bachelor's degree and the supervised practice experience. If you pass the exam, the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the ADA will grant you the credential, which most dietitians in medical and health care settings are required to have.

Get a master's degree if you want to work in research, an advanced clinical position or public health.