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What is the difference between a nutrition and a dietetics degree?

Hi, so it's time for me to really think about what undergrad degree I'm going to work towards. But the university where I'm going cancelled their dietetics degree program (Faculty of Biochemistry) They do still have a Nutrition program. So, what I want to know is: Is there any significant difference between a nutrition or dietetics degree? Could I still become a dietition with a nutrition degree?

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1. Almost anyone can call themselves a nutritionist and attempt to provide service without formal training, education and licensing. A dietitian, however, has completed several years of advanced college study to obtain at least a Bachelor's degree and Dietetic Internship. This training, along with completion of the registration exam, is required for employment in hospitals and other health care facilities. The career opportunities and salary potential are far greater for Registered Dietitians. Bottom line, you can become a dietitian with a nutrition degree after you get more education. A degree in nutrition alone won't get you there.