Chart Your Path to Becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD) with Simmons!

  • May 19, 2026
  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
  • Virtual
DPD Class. Instructor demonstrating to students.

Thinking about a career in nutrition and want to know exactly how to become a Registered Dietician? Join us for a virtual informational webinar on May 19 at noon , during which Simmons faculty will walk you through our Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the MS in Nutrition & Health Promotion - the first two steps you need to complete in order to earn your RD credential.

In this session, you’ll discover: 

  • How Simmons’ DPD Certificate , accredited by ACEND, fulfills the didactic coursework needed for RD eligibility
  • The benefits of completing our MS in Nutrition & Health Promotion , and how it pairs with the DPD for an expedited path to internship readiness
  • Program flexibility : fully online or on-campus MS format, full- or part-time options, and support for working professionals
  • Option to incorporate into your degree our Certificate in Sports Nutrition , which prepares you to apply advanced nutrition strategies in athletic and performance settings while also providing preparation for the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach exam
  • Our strong outcomes : high RD exam pass rates, options for dietetic internship placements, and alumni working across healthcare, community health, private practice, and more
  • Guidance on prerequisites, timelines, and strategies to strengthen your Simmons application 

Whether you are switching fields or advancing your credentials, this webinar will help you chart a clear path to becoming an RD.

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Please note this webinar will focus on the DPD and MS programs; if you hope to learn more about the Dietetic Internship (or MS+DI), please email [email protected] for details.