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Prospective Students:

• Mission Statement/Goals

• Prerequisites

• Application

• Courses

• Sample Schedule

• General  Information

• Contact Information

• History 

• Other activities

Current Students:

• DPD Home Page

UW Dietetic Internship

Program in Nutritional Sciences

University of Washington

Other Resources:

American Dietetic Association

University of Washington

Didactic Program in Nutrition (DPD)

Introduction

What is a DPD?  A Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)  provides the coursework that is required to become a Registered Dietitian® (RD).  Students who want to be an RD must also complete a Dietetic Internship and take an exam offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  Information on the credential of Registered Dietitian may be obtained from the American Dietetic Association. 

The DPD at the University of Washington is open to graduate students in the  Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences.  Therefore prospective students will need to apply to the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences for either a Master's in Science Degree, a Master's in Public Health Degree or a Doctoral Degree.  On their application students will indicate their interest in  completing the DPD while completing their graduate studies.  

Students who complete the DPD and their graduate degree including thesis may enter a Dietetic Internship (DI).  Applications to DIs may be submitted prior to actual completion of these programs but both the DPD and the degree must be done before enrollment.  The University of Washington has an accredited DI program that admits twelve students each year. The American Dietetic Association web page has a list of other accredited Dietetic Internship programs.  

DPD Mission Statement

The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to advance knowledge in the applied science of nutrition, to provide training for the application of current research in community and clinical nutrition and to enable graduates to continue their training toward a career in dietetics.

DPD Goals

• Provide the foundation knowledge and skills for the didactic education for successful participation in supervised dietetics practice programs , successful completion of the registration examination and future careers in nutrition, public health and dietetics.
• Integrate research into the advancement, and dissemination of knowledge related to nutrition as an applied science.
• Prepare students to assume roles in leadership and policy development.
• Prepare the student to integrate technology and rapid communication into the didactic courses and continued life long learning.

Accreditation

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the University of Washington is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 120 Riverside Dr., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 1-800-877-1600

DPD Completion Rate and Pass Rate on RD Exam

The DPD at the University of Washington has experienced a 98% completion rate over the last five years.  Our graduates have been very successful in taking the RD examination with a 100% pass rate.  

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Admission Information

DPD Prerequisites

The prerequisites for entry into the DPD include:

1)  The prerequisites for the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences 

• Human  Nutrition
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry at the 400-level [two quarters or equivalent]
• Human physiology [two quarters). 

2)  The prerequisites specific for the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the Univ. of Washington

• English
• Psychology
• Microbiology

Prerequisites available at University of Washington

DPD Application

Students apply for admission to both the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program and the UW Graduate School.   Indicate on the Nutritional Sciences application form your desire to complete the DPD (see section 10).  The UW Graduate School application form is also available on line.  If you are unable to download these applications, you may request them on-line at nutr@u.washington.edu, or write or phone our office (contact information is at the bottom of the page). 

Course of Study

DPD Courses: Revised Curriculum 2006

       *  These courses are also core requirements in the Program in Nutritional Sciences

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Sample Schedule

 

Current schedule of courses for dietetic education for incoming students Summer 2006.

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General Information

The DPD program with the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences is housed in Raitt Hall on the north section of the campus and is administered through the Department of the Epidemiology in the School of Public Health and Community Medicine.

The following are approximate costs for enrollment in the program. The student enrolled in the DPD is also working toward a graduate degree in Nutritional Sciences; thus these fees refer to quarters of study recognizing that the student will need to incorporate additional credits toward final completion of the chosen degree.

The University of Washington observes a quarter system.  The academic calendar is available on the university web site. Academic Calendar 2006-2007

     Tuition:

Tuition fees are established by the UW. Graduate school tuition fees apply. For the 2006-2007 academic year the fees per quarter for full time enrollment (minimum 7 credits) are:

 

	Washington State Resident		Non-Resident
2005-2006	Tier I (MS)	Tier II (MPH)	Tier I (MS)	Tier II (MPH)
Summer	$2713	$2796	$6396	$6479
Annual Tuition	$8,260	$8508	$19,308	$19,557

 

http://www.washington.edu/students/#FINANCES

Information on residency classification may also be obtained on the UW web site.  

http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/residency.html

       Housing:

Information regarding student housing may be found on the UW web site:  http://www.washington.edu/students/#STDLIFE.  This page will also give you information about  Academics, Finances in general, Student life, University Policies, Career Planning and Student Services as well as many other topics of interest.

        Transportation:

Transportation: The UW offers an exceptional transportation package to students. The U-Pass program allows a student to ride Metro, Community Transit and Sound Transit service anytime, anywhere on these systems. (This system does not include Washington State Ferries or Pierce County Transit). A U-Pass sticker is automatically sent to the student at the beginning of each quarter with the registration confirmation. The $37 quarterly fee (2004) is included on the tuition statement.

     Books and Fees:

Books and fees: The number and cost of textbooks required in the DPD courses will vary. The student should anticipate spending approximately $100-$120 per course in texts and course syllabus materials. In addition the students are strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting of the Washington State Dietetic Association which is held each spring. The registration fee for students varies but is approximately $75. There would be additional expenses for housing and meals associated with the meeting.

In addition to these fees the student will incur typical living expenses.

Students in the DPD are required to be members of the American Dietetic Association.  The student membership fee in 2005-2006 is $43.  

Students are required to attend the Washington State Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Student registration fees are approximately $75.  The location of this meeting varies but may be outside the Greater Seattle area and therefore students may need to pay for overnight lodging and arrange for transportation.  Information on the meeting is available on the WSDA web site.

Financial Aid:

Information on financial aid may be obtained from the University of Washington web site. Limited financial aid may be obtained from the Interdisciplinary Program in Nutritional Sciences in the form of work-study funds and student stipends. The American Dietetic Association and the Washington State Dietetic Association have student awards and scholarships available. Please note that financial aid from these sources is competitive. Students are encouraged to explore these funding opportunities as early as possible.

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History of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Washington:

University of Washington has a long tradition of education in the field of food and  nutrition.  Dietetics education first was offered on the campus in 1974.  

                                     Raitt Hall, circa 1929                                  UW Quad, circa 1926

             UW Quad today                            Courses are often taught in the Health

                                                              Sciences  complex.  We emphasize 

                                                              interdisciplinary training and leadership

                                                              development

Student learning is supported by the outstanding University of Washington library system which is one of the largest research libraries in North America.   Current education initiatives include work with the Center for Public Health Nutrition

Opportunities for activities and cultural events:

The Pacific Northwest and the Greater Seattle area  are rich in opportunities for an active lifestyle.  We also encourage students to explore the campus environment for performing art and cultural events through the UW World  Series.  Students are eligible to use the IMA (intramural activities building) on campus.  We also have two museums on campus, the Burke Museum  and the Henry Art Gallery as well.

Director

Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics

Senior Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology
Nutritional Sciences Program
School of Public Health and Community Medicine
University of Washington

Box 353410, 306-C Raitt Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-3410
Office (206) 616-7362
FAX  (206) 685-1696
Email: bbruemme@u.washington.edu

 

University of Washington
Nutritional Sciences Program
305 Raitt Hall, Box 353410
Seattle, WA  98195
(206) 543-1730 voice

(206)  685-1696 FAX

For additional information please contact the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the UW:  nutr@u.washington.edu

Last Updated:  May 15, 2006

http://www.depts.washington.edu/nutr/DPD.html