Nutritional Science - BS

Program Overview

ASU's Nutritional Science BS program provides a comprehensive foundation in nutrition, science, and healthcare. Students can customize their coursework to prepare for graduate or health profession programs, and benefit from hands-on research mentorship. The program emphasizes evidence-based nutrition knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills, preparing graduates for careers in medicine, research, and other healthcare fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives:
• Provide students with a strong foundation in nutrition, biological sciences, chemistry, anatomy and physiology.
• Prepare students for graduate or health profession programs.
• Enhance skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and ethics.
• Description:
• The program integrates nutrition, science, and integrated healthcare to apply evidence-based nutrition knowledge in healthcare or science settings.
• Students can customize their coursework to meet the prerequisites of their preferred graduate or health profession program.
• The program features hands-on research mentorship by nutrition faculty in a research capstone.
• Second Language Requirement: No
• First Required Math Course:
MAT 117 - College Algebra
• Math Intensity:
Moderate
• *Note:** This program is not offered online.

Outline:

• Follow the 2024-2025 Major Map for specific course requirements.
• Prior editions of the major map are available in the archives.

Assessment:

• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Students will be able to interpret scientific literature to make evidence-based conclusions for the general public.
• Students will be able to assess clinical and scientific data to make individual and community intervention or research implementation decisions.

Teaching:

• Global Opportunities:
• Students can participate in global education programs related to nutrition.
• Opportunities include study abroad, internships, and research experiences.
• The program recommends specific programs for nutritional science students.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• Medicine
• Clinical and life sciences research
• Molecular and cellular biology
• Industry research and development
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• This program enables students to meet the prerequisites for medical and professional schools.
• Graduates can pursue studies in:
• Dentistry
• Medicine (MD, DO and naturopathic)
• Nutrition and related fields
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physician Assistant programs
• Example Job Titles and Salaries:
• Biological Sciences Professor
• Clinical Trial Manager
• Dentist
• Healthcare Professor
• Medical Doctor (MD)
• Medical Scientist
• Molecular Biologist
• Naturopathic Doctor
• Physician Assistant (PA)
• Public Health Physician
• Data source: Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Other:

• Contact Information:
• College of Health Solutions
• HLTHN 401AA
• chs@asu.edu
• 602-496-3300
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE):
• Western states residents may be eligible for reduced tuition.