BSNS - Nutritional Science (BS)
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
Major Title
Nutritional Science (BS)
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science is to apply scientific knowledge and clinical application to improve human health and well-being and to prepare students to pursue graduate studies, pre-health professional degrees, and careers in public health and nutrition policy.
Catalog Full Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science integrates theory and evidence-based research focusing on the physiological, biological, and behavioral aspects of human nutrition, emphasizing the role of nutrition in health maintenance and disease prevention. The program provides a comprehensive nutritional science curriculum and the foundation for integrating nutrition across disciplines. The Nutrition Science degree is a pathway for students to advance to graduate studies, pre-health professional degrees, dietetics, public health, and research.