Nutrition (B.S.)

Our Bachelor of Science in Nutrition prepares graduates to work as nutrition educators and counselors to serve in hospitals, workplaces, community and school-based wellness and fitness programs. This is a stand-alone degree program. However, students can apply for admission into a dietetics concentration in their second year to prepare them to pursue the Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics to become Registered Dietitians.

Recommended For

thinkers, doers, and helpers
WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CAREERS AS:
- Nutritionist
- Dietitian
- Health Coach
- Nutrition Educator

Specializations

Exercise Science
Dietetics

Program Details

Prepares students to work as nutrition educators, counselors, and exercise specialists
Can serve clients in hospital, work site, community and school-based wellness and fitness programs
Dietetics concentration available in the second year
Prepares students to pursue the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Leads to becoming a Registered Dietitian

Student Testimonials

"I grew up with an autoimmune disease and nothing helped. I changed my diet because I was desperate and went into remission after 3 months. That’s why I’m studying nutrition." - Hannah H., Sussex County, NJ
"As my children got older our family was introduced to some mental health issues. I found myself deeply connecting with the notion that food is our healer." - Kerry P., Camden County, NJ
"The department keeps me excited every week with emails about opportunities for internships, jobs and volunteer experiences for Rowan students in our field." - Nam P., Cape May County, NJ
"Nutrition opened a lot of doors; I was in a lab at Cooper Medical over the summer researching breast cancer cells. So, Rowan set me up really well." - Joseph P., Burlington County, NJ
"I love to figure out what foods affect the body in which ways, and I’m also very excited to help people live healthy lives in the future." - Brianna D., Somerset County, NJ
"I came to orientation, and I just liked it. It fit into why I like food, nutrition and being healthy, that’s why I got into nutrition." - Jeramie C., Atlantic County, NJ
"The courses, clubs and people I met through the major confirmed that I made the right decision to switch majors. My goal is to become a registered dietitian." - Haley M., Gloucester County, NJ

Community-Based Research

Meet Keyanna, a senior Nutrition major and transfer student
Part of the Minority Association of Premedical Students MAPS
Will be president of Helping Our People Excel through Wellness (H.O.P.E. through Wellness) this year

Program Requirements

First-year Requirements
Transfer Requirements
International Requirements

Related Programs

Health & Exercise Science
Community Health
Health Promotion & Wellness Management

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program at Rowan University prepares graduates for careers as nutrition educators and counselors. Graduates can work in hospitals, workplaces, and community and school-based wellness and fitness programs. The program is a stand-alone degree, but students can apply for admission into a dietetics concentration in their second year to prepare for a Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics and become Registered Dietitians. The program is recommended for thinkers, doers, and helpers interested in careers as nutritionists, dietitians, health coaches, and nutrition educators. The program offers two specializations: Exercise Science and Dietetics. Exercise Science prepares students to work as nutrition educators, counselors, and exercise specialists, while Dietetics prepares students for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as nutritionists, dietitians, health coaches, and nutrition educators. The program mentions opportunities in hospitals, workplaces, community-based settings, and school-based wellness and fitness programs. Students can also pursue a Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics to become Registered Dietitians. These testimonials highlight the program's impact on students' lives, the opportunities it provides, and the supportive environment within the department. One student mentions the department's regular emails about internships, jobs, and volunteer experiences. Another student discusses their involvement in the Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS) and their upcoming presidency of Helping Our People Excel through Wellness (H.O.P.E. through Wellness). The program is offered in the Spring and Fall terms for international students. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.25.