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Interested in the wonderful world of nutrition and dietetics? Then you have come to the right place for a nutrition degree!

It may seem rather simplistic at first glance – eat a little more of this, a little less of that – but an education in nutrition is far more exciting and multifaceted than first meets the eye (and stomach!).

Nutritional Sciences is…

A science that investigates the body’s metabolic and physiological responses to the food we consume and explores the role of food and nutrients in the development, treatment and prevention of disease.

It grapples with understanding and leveraging the web of factors that shape what, when, how much, where and with whom we eat.

Nutrition professionals can positively impact the lives of others in many different ways including facilitating dietary behavior change, enhancing the food environment and expanding food and nutrition security and reducing hunger among individuals, groups and communities.

The BS Nutritional Sciences degree provides you with a strong foundation in the biological and social sciences so you can understand, navigate, interpret, apply and communicate evidence-based relationships between food, nutrients, eating behavior and human health.

Courses offered by Nutritional Sciences faculty and staff also respect and honor the important role food and food-related traditions serve in a multicultural, diverse society.

Additionally, this nutrition degree is structured to be highly customizable so you can pursue a program of study that aligns with your interests and career goals - with room to pursue a minor or certificate program to further enhance your academic experience.

Beyond Dietetics

The nutrition degree is a valuable undergraduate degree even if you are not interested in pursuing the RDN credential. Because of required foundational coursework in the natural and social sciences, combined with the rich array of nutritional sciences courses, you will graduate ready to apply your knowledge and skills in many professional settings including health care, food and nutraceutical industries, community nutrition and public health organizations, and fitness/wellness companies.

If you are interested in continuing your education beyond the bachelor’s degree, you will be well-positioned for graduate education in a wide-array of fields, as well as for professional degree programs in public health, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and more!