Nutrition Science - BS
About This Degree
Nutrition scientists study the molecular and cellular basis of human health and disease.
They integrate principles of nutrition with related sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and medicine.
What You Will Learn
This degree provides students with a solid background in health and life sciences. Students learn how food and nutrients interact with the human body to support health and physical performance.
Emphasis:
Pre-health:
Prepares students to enter medical school by providing experiences and opportunities in laboratory research, epidemiology, and clinical nutrition.
Sport Nutrition:
Applies the principles of nutrition to exercise and physical performance. Students develop the skills needed to work as professionals within the fitness, health and dietary supplement industries as health coaches, personal trainers, product developers, and marketers.
At a Glance
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences Department
Program Requirements
Delivery
BS: Logan (Main Campus)
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Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
With a degree in nutrition sciences, students may be qualified for the following careers:
- Nutrition specialist
- Biotechnology and nutrition research
- Work in secondary schools as a nutrition specialist
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Nutrition education
- Health promotion in private and nonprofit organizations
- Public health
- Food/supplement industry product development and sales
- Prepare for advanced degrees in medical, dental or research
Job Outlook
Advising
Dawnetta Mahnken
Email: dawnetta.mahnken@usu.edu
Office: NFS 221
Phone: 435-797-2282
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Freshman: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
- Transfer Students: Transfer students from other institutions and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.5 total GPA for admission to these emphases.
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