Nutritionist-Dietitians Board Exam 2012
The Nutritionist-Dietitians Board Exam, also known as the Nutritionist-Dietitians 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
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 2012 Nutritionist-Dietitians Board Exam:
| DATE | DAY/s PLACE | DEADLINE OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
| July 24-25, 2012 | Tue, Wed / Manila & Zamboanga | July 4, 2012 |
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 2011 | 757 | 507 | 66.97% |
| July 2010 | 676 | 476 | 70.41% |
