Overview

As a dietetic student and an Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll have the opportunity to serve your country while developing the skills needed to build a successful career. Our program for student dietitians combines an 11-month didactic/research master's degree curriculum and a nine-month dietetic internship at an Army Medical Center.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited institution
  
• Students in their last semester of dietetic academic work are eligible to apply
  
• Minimum cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0
  
• Minimum GRE score of 1000; GRE writing score of 3.5
  
• Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
  
• Permanent U.S. residency

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

As a student, you'll also receive:

• Paid continuing education, including post-graduate training programs in orthopedics, emergency medicine, cardiopulmonary perfusion and occupational medicine
  
• Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
  
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
  

Learn more about the benefits available to Officers in the Army Medical Specialist Corps.

Numerous positions are available worldwide.