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Welcome to the Department of Nutritional Sciences at UConn

Top Ranked Nutritional Sciences Program in the U.S.
Molecular Nutrition

Study the mechanisms of gene expression and their regulation by nutrients and dietary constituents at the molecular level
Public Health and Community Nutrition

Population-wide impact on today's most challenging public health issues and disparities through epidemiology, community-engaged research and behavior change
Dietary Bioactive Components and Health

Study the role of non-nutrient substances in foods in reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, liver disease, and cardiovascular disease
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition for Sports Performance, Physical Rehabilitation, and Health
Extension
EFNEP improves dietary choices and food preparation skills for people from low-income communities across the state

Nourishing Minds, Advancing Health: Where Knowledge Meets Impact

The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut excels in teaching, research, and public service. Our distinguished faculty offer top-tier education through highly ranked programs, preparing students for successful careers while conducting cutting-edge research in areas ranging from nutrigenomics, clinical nutrition, and food science to public health. We integrate our academic and research strengths into community outreach programs, demonstrating our commitment to improving nutritional well-being for individuals, families, and society. Join us in making a significant impact on global health through the dynamic field of nutritional sciences.

Energize Your Medical Journey: Powering Physical Therapy and Healthcare Excellence

Majoring in Nutritional Sciences offers significant advantages for pre-physical therapy, pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-physician assistant students, among other health professions. This field of study provides a strong scientific foundation that aligns with pre-health professional requirements while offering unique insights into the crucial role of nutrition in health and disease prevention. The comprehensive knowledge gained is directly applicable to medical practice, giving students a competitive edge in their applications to professional schools. Nutritional Sciences majors develop a holistic understanding of how diet affects health at every stage of life, enabling them to address health issues from both preventive and therapeutic standpoints. This background is particularly valuable as nutrition is often inadequately addressed in medical school curricula. Additionally, the degree offers career flexibility, opening doors to various paths in research, public health, and nutrition education, and providing students with alternative options if their career goals change. Visit to gain more information on our Pre-Medical Profession Track.

Empower Your Future: Online Nutrition Programs at Your Fingertips

Explore our ourstanding online, asynchronous programs: Master of Science (MS) in Personalized Nutrition, Graduate Certificate in Precision Nutrition, and Graduate Certificate in Plant-Based Food and Nutrition. The MS in Personalized Nutrition, spanning two years with 30 credits, delves into the rapidly expanding field of individualized precision nutrition. By harnessing molecular insights into nutrient-gene interactions, this program explains how genetic backgrounds contribute to metabolic variations in individuals across various nutrients within the context of nutrition-related diseases. Additionally, we offer two online, 12-credit graduate certificate programs, tailored for professionals in healthcare, private practice, and industry, as well as those initiating a graduate-level exploration of precision nutrition or plant-based food and nutrition.