Freshmen interested in Nutrition Science must begin their college career in the Life Sciences First Year (LSFY) program. They are expected to move into and declare a specific major, like Nutrition Science, by the end of their first year. Transfer students may enroll directly into Nutrition Science courses and bypass the LSFY program.
Our degree pathways do not lead directly to dietetic internships or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certifications. If you are interested in graduate school, be sure to check individual program requirements against our curriculum.
Nutrition Science
This program fulfills the prerequisites for applying to the following graduate/professional programs:
- Medicine (MD/DO)
- Dentistry (DDS)
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Optometry (OD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
Applied Science Concentration
Once accepted into the Nutrition Science major, you have the option to enroll in the Applied Science concentration. This program fulfills the prerequisites for applying to the following graduate/professional programs:
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Nursing (RN)
- Registered Dietitian (RDN)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)