The B.S. degree program in nutrition science emphasizes the biological and physical sciences. In addition to food science, nutrition in health, medical nutrition therapy, and advanced nutrition, studies include work in general and organic chemistry, biology, physiology, and biochemistry.
Humanities 6 credits OR Foreign Language 8 credits
Note: all 8 credits of foreign language must be in one language
Nutrition electives 20 credits
Electives to complete 124 degree applicable credits
Degree Requirements
Degree requires a 3 credit Writing Intensive course and 3 credits of Critical Reflections.
The Writing Intensive and critical reflections courses may meet a Humanities, Social Science, or elective requirement. Note that some courses may satisfy both the writing intensive and critical reflections requirement -For a listing of writing intensive and critical reflection courses, please consult the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.
Additional Information
In addition to above requirements, pre-med students are required to complete additional courses in physics and mathematics according to the recommendations of the Health Professions Advisory Program.
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