B.S. in Nutritional Science

Nutritional science looks at the connection between diet and health. Students learn how diet can play a crucial role in the cause, treatment, and prevention of many diseases. The pre-health and research coursework in the degree program prepares students for work in research laboratories, graduate study in nutrition or biological sciences, or entrance into health professional programs, such as medical, dental, physician assistant, and pharmacy schools. Students gain a strong science education along with human nutrition expertise. Upon graduation, students should be able to: Communicate effectively in their field of study using written, oral, visual andor electronic forms. Demonstrate proficiency in ethical data collection and interpretation, literature review and citation, critical thinking and problem solving. Participate effectively in a group or team. Integrate creativity, innovation, or entrepreneurship in ways that produce value. Explain how human activities impact the natural environment and how societies are affected. Meet program specific learning outcomes for the Nutritional Science major.

High school GPA requirement: Equivalent to a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For more information on equivalency calculations. Core course requirements: Along with the GPA requirement, students must complete a minimum set of high school core courses, including four years of English (or their native language), three years of science with at least two years of laboratory science in biology, chemistry, and/or physics, three years of mathematics including algebra and geometry, and two years of social studies.