Program Overview

Nutrition Science Major

The Nutrition Science major explores the impact of nutrition on health and fitness, preparing students for a variety of careers in the field. This major offers science-based courses, along with theoretical and practical training in specific skill areas such as nutrition counseling techniques, food safety, integrative nutrition and metabolism, disease prevention and management. Students will learn how to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.

Program Details

• Degree type: Bachelor of Science
• Format: On campus
• Part of: College of Health and Human Sciences and Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Competitive major: No
• Accelerated option: No

Concentrations

A concentration allows students to specialize in a certain area within their major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that they may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.

Dietetics and Nutrition Management

This concentration is ideal for students interested in becoming a practicing nutritionist or accredited dietitian.

Pre-Health Nutrition

This concentration is great for students interested in graduate, medical, dental, or other professional degree programs.

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Nursing in the Nutrition Science major will prepare students with common nursing school prerequisites. Coursework will equip students with skills relevant to nutrition, human health, and disease prevention. Available in Fall 2026.

Sports Nutrition and Fitness

This concentration is designed to help students channel their interest in the physiological sciences for a career in fitness-related fields, athletics, or corporate wellness programs.

Career Options

Majoring in Nutrition Science opens doors for students in a wide array of career fields, from nutrition-based counseling to medicine to government and corporate consulting. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their career planning, skills, and network by participating in community outreach, internships, and volunteer activities.

• Registered Dietetic Technician
• Registered Dietitian
• Nutrition Content Creator
• Nutrition Researcher
• Medical Doctor/Nurse
• Nutrition Educator
• Nutrition Counselor
• Corporate Wellness Specialist
• School Nutrition Director
• Health Coach
• Culinary Dietitian
• Sports and Performance Nutritionist

Related Majors and Graduate Programs

• Biology, B.S.
• Fermentation and Food Science, B.S.
• Hospitality and Event Management, B.S.
• Health and Exercise Science, B.S.
• M.S., Food Science and Nutrition
• M.S., Dietetics
• Ph.D., Food Science and Nutrition