Nutritionist-Dietitian Board Exam 2013
The Nutritionist-Dietitian Board Exam, also known as the Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination, is a board exam facilitated by the Board of Nutrition and Dietetics under the Professional Regulatory Commission to assess the competency of BS Nutrition and Dietetics graduates.
As per R.A. 1080, individuals who passed the board exam need not take the civil service exams to be eligible for the following positions:
- Dietary Director
- Therapeutic Nutritionist
- Clinical Dietitian
- Consultant
- Research Nutritionist
- Menu Planner
- Food Service Manager
Review Courses for Nutritionist-Dietitian Board Exam
There are review courses that you can take to prepare for the board exam. The content of these review courses may vary depending on the review centers, but they’re mostly based on the examination scope released by the Professional Regulatory Commission which includes:
- Nutritional Biochemistry and Clinical Dietetics 35%
- Community and Public Health Nutrition 30%
- Foods and Food Service Systems 35%
TAKING THE EXAM
Licensure exams for BS Nutrition and Dietetics graduates are usually held once a year. Below are the dates and testing centers for the 2013 Nutritionist Dietitian Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| July 30 & 31 | Tue, Wed / Manila & Zamboanga | July 15, 2013 |
NATIONAL PASSING RATE
The table below shows the number of board passers in the Licensure Exam for Nutritionist-Dietitians in the last 3 years:
| EXAM | EXAM TAKERS | BOARD PASSERS | PASSING RATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2012 | 896 | 601 | 67.07% |
| July 2011 | 757 | 507 | 66.97% |
| July 2010 | 676 | 476 | 70.41% |
