Program Overview
Nutritional Sciences
The Nutritional Sciences program offers various academic options, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as a dietetic internship.
Academics & Majors
- B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
- B.S. in Nutrition
- Undergraduate Minor in Nutritional Sciences
- Dietetic Internship
- Graduate Program
- M.S. in Nutritional Sciences
- Online M.S. in Nutritional Sciences
- Online M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences
- Minor in Nutritional Sciences
Students
The program provides support and resources for students, including:
- Advising
- Student Dietetic Association (SDA)
- Experiential Learning
- Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative (NMHI)
- Study Abroad
- Scholarships
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
Faculty
The faculty team consists of experienced professionals who are dedicated to teaching, research, and mentoring. Resources available to faculty members include:
- Forms
- Faculty Research Interests
- Resources for NS Researchers
- Department Highlights
Research
The Nutritional Sciences program is involved in various research areas, including:
- Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative (NMHI)
- Faculty Research Interests
- Resources for NS Researchers
- Research Labs
- Diet and Cardiometabolic Health Laboratory
- Neurobiology of Nutrition Laboratory
- Obesity and Metabolic Health Lab
Outreach and Engagement
The program engages in outreach and community activities, such as:
- Events
- Community
- Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative (NMHI)
- US Foods Seminar
- Nutrition Bench-to-Community (USDA REEU)
- Center for Early Head Start Nutrition
Dietetic Internship Health Requirements
To participate in the dietetic internship, students must meet certain health requirements, including:
- Proof of negative Two Step PPD (TB Test) prior to beginning internship
- Proof of titers (blood tests) showing immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, pertussis, and hepatitis B
- Tetanus vaccination within 10 years
- Medical health insurance is necessary
Professional Dress
Interns are expected to maintain a professional standard of dress and conform to the established dress code at all times during rotations.
Transportation
A reliable car is necessary to complete the rotations, as transportation to facilities is the responsibility of the intern.
Liability Insurance
Interns are required to purchase malpractice insurance before the initiation of supervised experiences.
Academic Common Market Program
Texas Tech participates in the Academic Common Market, a reciprocal agreement for sharing uncommon curricula. Ph.D./R.D. students from Kentucky may qualify for resident tuition.