Bachelor of Science (Human Nutritional Sciences)

Program Overview

The Human Nutritional Sciences program examines the impact of nutrition on human health, from molecular to global levels. It explores nutrition's role in meeting diverse human needs, promoting community health, and preventing and managing diseases. Graduates can pursue careers in food product development, food service, community nutrition, sports nutrition, and registered dietetics.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Human Nutritional Sciences program focuses on the impact of nutrition at every level of human life—from molecules and metabolism to global populations. Our program explores how nutrition applies to different human needs and lifestyles, the importance of nutrition to community health, and the role nutrition plays in preventing and managing disease.

Careers:

A degree in Human Nutritional Sciences opens doors to fulfilling careers in a variety of sectors:

• Food product development consultant
• Food service director
• Community nutritionist
• Sports nutritionist
• Registered dietitian (following one-year dietetic internship)
• Human ecology teacher (with completion of an Education degree)