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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
College of Health and Human Sciences

Pre-Health Nutrition Concentration B.S. in Nutrition Science

This concentration is perfect for you if you would like to become a doctor, dentist, nurse, physician’s assistant or other health professional.

What is Pre-Health Nutrition?

Pre-Health Nutrition is the best option if you are looking to become a healthcare professional! Future doctors and other healthcare professionals that have advanced training in nutrition can stand apart in a competitive field and are better suited to help patients improve their health and wellness.

Nutrition is linked to most chronic diseases and poor diet is the leading cause of mortality in the US. Doctors, nurses, and physician assistants are the most common source of nutrition information for most people, but shockingly, the average medical student receives only 11 hours of nutrition education in medical school.

Our concentration in Pre-health Nutrition helps you meet all the prerequisites for a variety of advanced healthcare degrees (e.g. RN, MD, DO, PA) while also providing a strong foundation in nutrition and wellness. In addition to the strong science curriculum, you can take classes in areas such as Food as Medicine, The Biology of Body Weight Regulation, Nutrition for Sports and Fitness, and Nutrition and Metabolism.

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Pre-Health Nutrition Classes

Major in Nutrition Science

  • 96% of our graduates had employment or graduate school plans secured within six months of graduation
  • 85% of doctors wish they had more nutrition education
  • Poor nutrition is the leading cause of mortality in the US

Jumpstart your career in nutrition science

Become a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Regardless of which concentration you choose, our degree in nutrition science allows you to jump start your career by helping you prepare to obtain nationally recognized certifications such as a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) and a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

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Get involved in undergraduate research

One of our labs is the Food and Nutrition Clinical Research Laboratory which is designed for and dedicated to the conduct of clinical research studies exploring the impact of food and nutrition on human health. Areas of focus include but are not limited to cardiovascular, metabolic, gut, and immune health.

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Explore hands-on learning in our department practicums

The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center provides service-learning opportunities and training for students in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition while enhancing the health of the community through nutrition outreach, collaboration, and research.

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Student Ambassadors

Our students can apply for the opportunity to represent the department as student ambassadors for recruitment and events.

Student Organizations

As a Nutrition Science major, you can join a club to promote nutrition and health in the CSU community, network with industry professionals, and build leadership experience in a club officer role.

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