Take courses in health, chemistry, biology, math and communication during high school and obtain a high school diploma.
Choose between a bachelor's degree in nutrition science or dietetics, depending on your career goal. The course in nutrition science provides a thorough knowledge of chemistry and biology, and is helpful to students planning to proceed to a master's or doctoral program in nutrition, or graduate study in medical or dental school. The bachelor's degree in dietetics is more appropriate if your goal is to become a Registered Dietitian working at a hospital or school or in food service management or public health.
Browse the Universities website for information on universities offering nutrition science and dietetics courses. Follow the links to individual programs and compare admission criteria, tuition fees and availability of job placements.
Select a few programs that best meet your requirements. Apply with the specified documents and gain admission into the school that accepts you as a student. Meet the academic adviser and find out the courses you need to take to complete the pre-professional program requirements.
Complete the prescribed coursework. This generally involves courses in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, nutrition science, food science, anatomy and physiology, food service management, clinical nutrition and nutrition therapy. Complete the practicum or internship requirements to earn your nutritionist degree.