Learn and understand the science behind what we eat and how it affects our health! Graduates of the program will be able to apply the science of food and nutrition to the well-being and health of people.
Nutrition Science graduates can further their education in the health professions including professional graduate programs in medicine, physician assistant studies, dentistry, physical therapy, chiropractic, sports science, and public health among others.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to implement the knowledge and skills learned in nutrition science in research, the food industry, public policy and government and non-governmental organizations.
Our courses, like Introduction to Research, Nutrition Critical Thinking and the Independent Study, help to prepare students to conduct and evaluate research, while also providing opportunities throughout the program to participate in undergraduate research studies.