Program Overview

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Nutrition and Dietetics

Bachelor of Science

Overview

Be on the front lines of helping people live healthier, happier lives. Thanks to important new research in disease prevention, the field of nutrition is growing. This degree is a science-based approach to nutritional therapies and human health and well-being. The degree program includes courses in medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition counseling, and food service management. Students are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians after graduating to earn the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered credential. Students who graduate from this degree program can also pursue the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with additional training.

Learning Outcomes

• Effectively communicate diet and nutrition information/knowledge to diverse populations.
• Apply scientific evidence, dietetics best practices, and professional judgment when evaluating food- and nutrition-related problems.
• Identify alterations in nutrition metabolism and its implications on health and disease.
• Utilize food science and culinary principles in food preparation to recognize how knowledge of food can influence nutritional status.

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online
• Yuma

Areas of Interest

• Health, Nutrition & Fitness

Level of Math

• Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

• Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Nutrition and Dietetics

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 First Year Writing 1 (GE Foundation Composition) - 3 credits
• MATH 112 College Algebra (GE Foundation Math) - 3 credits
• NSC 170C1 Nutrition, Food and You (GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Natural Scientist) - 3 credits
• NSC 195A Exploring Professional Pathways in Nutrition, Food, Health and Wellness - 1 credit
• GE Foundation Second Language (First Semester) - 4 credits
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) - 1 credit

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First Year Writing 2 (GE Foundation Composition) - 3 credits
• Statistics - 3 credits
• MCB 181R Introductory Biology - 3 credits
• MCB 181L Introductory Biology Lab - 1 credit
• NSC 301 Nutrition and the Life Cycle - 3 credits
• GE Foundation Second Language (Second Semester) - 4 credits

Second Year

3rd Semester

• CHEM 151 Chemical Thinking I - 4 credits
• PSIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 credits
• NSC 225 Foundational Skills - 2 credits
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Social Scientist - 3 credits
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Humanist - 3 credits

4th Semester

• CHEM 152 Chemical Thinking II - 4 credits
• PSIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 credits
• NSC 260 Nutrition Communication & Scientific Literacy - 3 credits
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives: Artist - 3 credits
• GE Core Building Connections - 3 credits

Third Year

5th Semester

• CHEM 241A Lectures in Organic Chemistry - 3 credits
• NSC 308 Nutrition and Metabolism - 3 credits
• NSC 351R Fundamentals of Food Science - 3 credits
• NSC 351L Food Studies Laboratory - 1 credit
• MIC 205A Microbiology Lecture - 3 credits
• MIC 205L Microbiology Lab - 1 credit
• GE Core Building Connections - 3 credits

6th Semester

• BIOC 384 or BIOC 385 Foundations in Biochemistry or Metabolic Biochemistry - 3 credits
• NSC 325 Foundations in Medical Nutrition Therapy - 4 credits
• NSC 325L Foundations in Medical Nutrition Therapy Lab - 1 credit
• NSC 358 Institutional Food Management - 3 credits
• NSC 395D Earning the RDN Credential - 1 credit
• NSC 395A Experiential Learning - 2 credits
• GE Core Building Connections - 3 credits

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• NSC 408 Nutritional Biology - 3 credits
• NSC 422 Weight Inclusive Approach to Counseling - 3 credits
• NSC 425 Medical Nutrition Therapy I - 4 credits
• NSC 458 Food Service Organization and Management - 3 credits
• NSC 495A Dietetic Internship Preparation - 1 credit

8th Semester

• NSC 420 Nutrition Education and Counseling - 3 credits
• NSC 435 Medical Nutrition Therapy II - 4 credits
• NSC 444 Community Nutrition - 3 credits
• Nutrition Elective - 3 credits
• UNIV 301 General Education Portfolio (GE Exit) - 1 credit

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Pathways

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Pathways are designed for in-state transfer students who plan to attend The University of Arizona. Please use this information for reference only. To develop an individualized plan for transfer, work with your community colleges and The University of Arizona Academic Advisors.

All Pathways have accurate course equivalencies but may not include all possible requirements and are subject to change at any time. All posted Pathways (except Bachelor of Applied Science Pathways) fulfill an AGEC and most also fulfill an Associate Degree. Following a Pathway does not guarantee admission to The University of Arizona or to a specific UArizona college, major, or program.