Department of Food Science and Nutrition Q&A

The appeal of our university's Department of Nutrition is (XNUMX) the department's unique employment support, (XNUMX) comprehensive national exam preparation, (XNUMX) various study abroad programs, and (XNUMX) generous support from faculty.In addition to the career support provided by the university as a whole, we also provide employment support unique to each department.As a result, not only do our students have a high employment rate, but in recent years, an increasing number of students are finding employment at prestigious companies such as civil servants, registered dietitians at university hospitals and the National Hospital Organization, and food manufacturers and food wholesalers.In addition, we maintain a high national exam pass rate with a comprehensive national exam preparation curriculum.Furthermore, many students develop an international mindset by participating in programs such as study abroad and training in Showa Boston and Europe.Class advisors and seminar instructors provide generous support for everything from detailed student life issues to career counseling.

Dietitians are experts who have knowledge about nutrition and manage school lunches such as preparing menus at various school lunch facilities such as schools, daycare centers, and offices.Nutritionist qualifications can also be obtained at vocational schools or junior colleges (2 or 3 years of education).On the other hand, registered dietitians are required to have a higher level of specialized knowledge as they provide nutritional guidance for the maintenance and promotion of recuperation and health at hospitals and public health centers, as well as school lunch management and nutritional management that require special consideration.This qualification can be obtained either by graduating from a 4-year registered dietitian training school like our department and passing the national exam, or by passing the national exam after obtaining a dietitian qualification and gaining practical experience.The registered dietitian qualification is a national qualification under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the same as that of doctors, dentists, nurses, public health nurses, etc.

The biggest difference is whether or not you will be eligible to take the national exam for registered dietitian upon graduation.If you obtain the credits for the required subjects required for graduation and pass the National Registered Dietitian Examination in March of your graduation, you will also receive the national qualification of Registered Dietitian.

The interview will assess whether you have a strong desire to improve and learn enough to obtain a registered dietitian qualification. You will need to study hard in high school and review the basics of chemistry and biology, which are necessary for your specialty. You will need to be interested in social issues related to food, nutrition, and health, consider what nutrition experts can do to solve these problems, and be able to express your thoughts.

It is advisable to study "Basic Chemistry" and "Basic Biology". Furthermore, if you study "Chemistry" and "Biology", you will be able to keep up with lectures and practical training after enrollment. However, even students who have not taken "Chemistry" or "Biology" will have the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge through subjects such as chemistry, chemistry experiments, biology, and biology experiments in their first year of university, so if you study hard here, you will be fine. Every year, there are students who enroll from the humanities, and they all study hard and pass the national exam.

In recent years, an increasing number of students are finding employment as public servants as school dietitians, registered dietitians at hospitals, university-affiliated hospitals, and the National Hospital Organization, and full-time positions at prestigious companies such as food manufacturers and food wholesalers.In addition, some students go on to graduate school in addition to working at contract catering companies and nursery schools. The department's unique employment support program supports students in finding a career path that will allow them to make the most of the specialized knowledge and skills they have acquired over the four years.

By completing the required credits for graduation, you will be eligible to take the "Nutritionist" and "Registered Dietitian National Examinations."Furthermore, by completing the credits required for each qualification, you can also obtain qualifications for ``Nutrition Instructor Type XNUMX'', ``Food Hygiene Manager'', and ``Food Hygiene Inspector''. Every year, many students take and obtain the ``Supplement Advisor'' qualification while enrolled in school.Although not many students obtain these qualifications, you can also obtain the qualifications of ``librarian librarian'' and ``social welfare officer (appointment qualification).''

To become a certified sports dietitian, you must first pass the national exam for registered dietitians and become a registered dietitian.In addition, those who take the sports nutritionist training course and pass the certification exam while gaining experience in sports nutrition guidance can obtain the qualification of a certified sports nutritionist.First of all, the shortcut is to study at a registered dietitian training school like our department and obtain a registered dietitian qualification.

Many students in the Department of Management and Nutrition study abroad or participate in overseas training while enrolled.Overseas training programs include a 3-week short-term summer study abroad program held in Showa Boston, American nutritionist training, European training, and Italian food culture training (some programs are currently on hold).Additionally, students who wish to do so can now study abroad in Showa Boston for 3 weeks in the second half of their third year.At our university, even if you study abroad for 15 weeks, it is possible to obtain the qualifications to take the National Registered Dietitian Examination and graduate in 15 years.

Full-scale national exam preparation lectures begin in the second semester of the third year. In the fourth year, preparation lectures for each specialized field also begin, and mock exams are held regularly. Based on the results, weak subjects and units are analyzed, and preparation lectures and summer intensive courses are held until students fully understand them. In addition, e-learning (a self-study system that allows students to challenge past national exam questions anytime and anywhere using a smartphone, etc.) is used to help students study steadily and make good use of their free time.

This is a practical training where students use the theory and skills learned on campus to observe actual work at hospitals, health centers, and other workplaces (off-campus), think about it, and acquire skills.In this department, practical training is considered an important culmination of specialized subjects, and lectures in preparation for practical training begin in the second half of the second year.In reality, during the summer and spring break of your third year, you will spend one week at a public health center and three weeks at a hospital.

Graduation research activities are positioned as one of the most important activities at the university.In the Department of Management and Nutrition, from the third year onwards, students are assigned to a seminar (laboratory) and conduct research activities. In the fall of the fourth year, students will submit their graduation thesis and have a presentation.Through research activities in seminars, students deepen their friendships with friends and instructors, and these relationships continue even after graduation.The connections between alumni, current students, and faculty members are deep within each seminar, and seminar activities further enrich student life.

In the Department of Nutrition, there are many experiments and practical training in specialized subjects, and compared to liberal arts students, students have a much busier life (this is the same at any registered dietitian training school).In addition, there are reports and assignments for lectures and practical training, so the second half of the second year and the first half of the third year, where there are many specialized subjects, are very busy.However, because the experimental training is carried out in small groups, the group members get along well with each other, and the instructors teach them carefully, making the experiments and practical training enjoyable.

Students in the Department of Management and Nutrition are very busy with lectures, experiments, and practical training due to their curriculum, but it is possible to balance studies with part-time jobs and club activities.Many students work part-time, and some also participate in club activities, which allows them to successfully balance their studies with their studies.I think you will gain the ability to manage your busy days by properly managing your own reports and assignment submissions.

You can participate in many projects within the university that interest you, including the "Shine☆Healthy Beauty" project conducted by the three departments of the Faculty of Food and Health Sciences, as well as joint projects with food manufacturers.