What is a Nutrition and Food Science Degree?
Our degree includes a combination of biology, chemistry, health sciences, and hands-on experience.
NOTE: The dietetic internship is not part of the undergraduate program. The internship is independent of the academic degree and requires successful acceptance into and completion of 8-12 months of post-baccalaureate education.
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B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science Choose a Concentration
Dietetics and Nutrition Management
If you are interested in becoming a practicing nutritionist or accredited dietitian (Please read the FAQs in the learn more link for more information), with specialty options in gerontology or childhood nutrition. Learn more about our Dietetics and Nutrition Management concentration.
Food Safety and Nutrition
If you are interested in the food industry, quality assurance, product development, research, and consumer education, learn more about our Food Safety and Nutrition concentration.
Food Systems
This concentration blends a strong science base with coursework in food science, food safety, nutrition, food security, and societal implications in the food supply chain. Learn more about our food systems concentration.
Nutrition and Fitness
If you are interested in the physiological sciences and future work in fitness-related fields or corporate wellness programs, learn more about our Nutrition and Fitness concentration.
Nutritional Sciences
This is a great concentration for you if you are interested in graduate, medical, dental, or other professional degree programs. Learn more about our Nutritional Sciences concentration.
Program Highlights Career Paths
Our degree prepares you for different specialties in the field. Our graduates often become registered dietitians, lab scientists, personal fitness trainers, medical professionals, and food quality experts.
