Department of
Nutrition
5 Degree Programs
We have five degree programs to provide our students with a world-class education they can apply to careers as registered dietitians or biomedical researchers, as well as preparation for health profession schools. Additional career paths include pharmaceutical sales reps, food safety inspectors, and more.
2 Accredited Programs
Our ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and Master of Clinical Nutrition / Dietetic Internship programs prepare students to become Registered Dietitians.
500+ Enrolled Students
Our over 500 enrolled students are training to be the next generation of nutrition professionals who recognize the importance in maintaining health and preventing diseases.
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Nutrition News
Department of Nutrition launches new human health degree track
The Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Nutrition has modernized its undergraduate degree in general nutrition. Launched in the fall of 2024, the undergraduate degree includes a new degree track focused on human health, and combines scientific rigor with patient-centered learning. The updated curriculum, designed in consultation with the Texas A&M College of Medicine and Texas A&M College of Nursing, provides students a comprehensive understanding of human biology and the critical role of nutrition in health and disease.
New nutrition specialist brings food insecurity and nutrition policy expertise to Far West Texas
Stephanie Rogus, Ph.D., hopes to help residents in Far West Texas adopt healthier diets and reduce their risk of chronic disease. Rogus, an expert in nutrition research and education, will provide educational outreach and insights on food security, food policy and nutrition. She will serve the region from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at El Paso. She has a 75% appointment with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, a 25% appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and is an assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Nutrition.
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