Undergraduate Programs Overview
Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) majors study the relationship between food and health. They integrate knowledge of the use of foods and nutrients by cells, individuals, and communities to promote optimal health and treatment of disease. The Department offers three tracks, i.e., Food and Health Sciences, Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and Pre-Medical Profession, through which students can obtain their Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences. Information about transfer into Nutritional Sciences is available under Undergraduate Programs Overview.
Undergraduate Programs Overview
Food and Health Sciences Track
The Nutrition, Health, and Disease Prevention track includes the basic science courses requires to understand nutrition, together with the core nutrition courses, and then leaves students space in their curriculum to add further courses in their own particular area of interest.
Food and Health Sciences Track
Didactic Program in Dietetics Track
Dietetics is a profession which focuses on the food and nutrition intake of individuals and its relationship to health.
Didactic Program in Dietetics Track
Pre-Medical Profession Track
The Nutritional Sciences undergraduate curriculum works well as a preparation for medical school and other health-related professions (Dentistry, Physicians Assistant, Physical Therapy, Naturopathy, etc.).
Research Opportunities
Opportunities to gain research experience in various nutrition disciplines with Nutritional Sciences faculty members are available.