Additional education and testing is required to become an RD. You need to complete the following three steps:
- A Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) concentration with a GPA higher than 3.0
- A Dietetics Internship, usually involving another nine months of study
- Admission to internships is competitive, so it is important to maintain a high GPA while pursuing your bachelor’s degree
- For additional information visit the Dietetic Internship page
- Successfully pass the Registration Examination for dietitians