Program Overview

University of Missouri Program Details

The University of Missouri offers over 300 degree programs, providing a wide range of academic opportunities for students. One of the programs offered is the BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP), which includes three distinct emphasis areas.

Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Program

The BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology offers a science-based approach, integrating human physiology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and social/psychological sciences to study the lifestyle influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health and disease. Students in this program have significant opportunities for undergraduate research, participation and leadership in student organizations, study abroad, internships, and field work, as well as interaction with nationally recognized faculty in their chosen fields.

Emphasis Areas

The NEP program has the following emphasis areas:

• Human Physiology and Translational Sciences, BS
• Nutrition and Foods, BS
• Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance, BS

Career Paths

Graduates of this program are prepared for various career paths, including:

• Anesthesiologists
• Assistant Professor Epidemiology
• Biological Technicians
• Biologists
• Chief Medical Officer
• Clinical Infectious Disease Specialist
• Dentists, General
• Dermatologists
• Epidemiologists
• Family Medicine Physicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
• Food Service Managers
• General Internal Medicine Physicians
• Health Education Specialists
• Microbiologists
• Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Ophthalmologists
• Optometrist
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Orthodontists
• Orthotists and Prosthetists
• Pediatricians, General
• Pharmacist
• Podiatrists
• Preventive Medicine Physicians
• Prosthodontists
• Psychiatric Technicians
• Strength and Conditioning Coach

Program Categories

The NEP program falls under the following categories:

• Computing, Engineering, Math, and Applied Science
• Education and Helping Professions
• Health, Wellness, and Medical
• Natural, Environmental, and Life Sciences
• Social and Behavioral