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Nutritional Science

Iowa State University
Ames , United States
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Nutritional Science Program

The Nutritional Science program examines the connection between diet and health, and how diet can play a crucial role in the cause, treatment, and prevention of many diseases. Students who major in Nutritional Science can select the pre-health professional and research option and learn how diet can play a crucial role in the cause, treatment, and prevention of many diseases.


Program Description

In studying for a degree in Nutritional Science, students gain insights into the relationship of diet, disease, and wellness. Graduates of this major are well prepared to go on to health professional schools, such as medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or physician assistant/physician associate school. Students are also prepared for careers in nutrition research.


Careers in Nutritional Science

Graduates of the pre-health professional and research option are well-prepared for entrance in health professional programs, such as medical, dental, and pharmacy school, or to pursue careers in nutrition research and advanced study. Career paths for Nutritional Science graduates include:


  • Community Health
    • Extension and Outreach Educator
    • Health and Nutrition Coach/Educator/Consultant
    • Nutrition Communications
    • Specialist
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Public Health Nutritionist
    • Research Assistant
    • Wellness Coordinator

Graduate Program Preparation

Some students may choose to further their education with a graduate degree, such as:


  • Chiropractic School
  • Dentistry School
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Nutritional Sciences
  • Medical Doctor (MD)/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) School
  • Pharmacy School
  • Physician Assistant School (PA)

General Curriculum and Course Pre-requisites

The Nutritional Science B.S. degree is a good fit for several pre-health professions. All of the typical prerequisites for health professional programs are included in the Nutritional Science degree requirements or are options for fulfilling requirements. Advisors work with students to create individual plans that incorporate health professional admission requirements and reflect unique student goals, helping students stand out as well-rounded and prepared applicants.


Medical School Preparation

These are the courses required for admission to most medical schools:


  • BIOL 2110 and 2110L & BIOL 2120 and 2120L
  • CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
  • CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L
  • PHYS 1310/1310L and PHYS 1320/1320L
  • BBMB 4040 and 4050 OR BBMB 3030 OR BBMB 3160
  • PSYCH 1010
  • SOC 1340

Dental School Preparation

These are the courses required for admission to most dental schools:


  • BIOL 2110 and 2110L & BIOL 2120 and 2120L
  • CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
  • CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L
  • PHYS 1310/1310L and PHYS 1320/1320L OR PHYS 2210 and 2320
  • BBMB 4040 and 4050 OR BMB 3030 OR BBMB 3160

Pharmacy School Preparation

These are the courses required for admission to most pharmacy schools:


  • CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
  • CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L
  • BIOL 2110/2110L and BIOL 2120/2120L
  • PHYS 1310/1310L and PHYS 1320/1320L OR PHYS 2210 and 2320
  • BBMB 4040 and 4050 OR BBMB 3030 OR BBMB 3160
  • PSYCH 1010
  • ECON 1010
  • STAT 1010
  • MATH 1600 OR MATH 1650
  • SPCM 2120

Physician Assistant Preparation

These are the courses required for admission to most physician assistant schools:


  • BIOL 2110/2110L and BIOL 2120/2120L
  • BIOL 2550 and 2550L & BIOL 2560 and 2560L
  • CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
  • CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L OR CHEM 2301 and 2310L
  • BBMB 3010 OR BBMB 3030 OR BBMB 3160
  • PSYCH 1010
  • STAT 1010

Other Health Professional Programs

For information about how the Nutritional Science major fulfills requirements for other health professional programs, such as nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, or physical therapy school, contact the Food Science and Human Nutrition advisor.


How Health Professional Schools View a Nutritional Science Degree

Professional programs and schools do not require specific majors for entrance. This means that students should choose a major that interests them. Professional schools do not give preference to any major; instead, students must have completed the pre-requisite courses required by the school.


The Nutritional Science degree combines the pre-requisites for entry into health professional schools with a unique focus on how nutrition impacts human beings. The program also includes substantial flexibility to select research and Independent Study experiences for credit — a valuable experience according to the American Association of Medical Schools.


Study Abroad Programs

Studying abroad is an opportunity to broaden educational perspectives and personal views of the world. International opportunities are available through the College of Health and Human Sciences International Programs office.


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