Andrews University

What you'll study

The certificate combines foundational instruction with applied learning and a culminative workshop or conference. Required courses and credits are:

• FDNT 501 - Intro to Culinary Medicine (3 credits)
• FDNT 541 - Nutrition Therapy for Disease Prevention & Management I (3 credits)
• FDNT 551 - Nutrition Therapy for Disease Prevention & Management II (3 credits)
• FDNT 568 - Lifestyle Medicine Workshop (2 credits)

Students choose one elective:

• FDNT 553 - Phytotherapy and Pharmacology of Herbs and Spices (2 credits)
• FDNT 585 - Topics in _________ (1–4 credits) — typically used for the culinary medicine workshop/conference option

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. Candidates with health-care related bachelor’s degrees are eligible; those with non-healthcare degrees must also complete a Nutrition & disease course. Additional admission expectations include an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00, two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. Prospective students must submit applications by August 15.

Career prospects

Completing the certificate augments existing professional credentials and prepares graduates for roles such as nutrition coach, lifestyle intervention counselor and leadership positions in health ministry or the healthcare industry. The program is designed to support working healthcare professionals seeking to integrate culinary and lifestyle medicine into practice.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

For details on tuition, scholarship opportunities and financial aid options, applicants are directed to the university’s Student Financial Services and Graduate Admissions pages; program contact details are provided for further enquiries.