Program Overview
The University of Connecticut's Nutritional Sciences program offers three tracks: Nutritional Sciences, Didactic Program in Dietetics, and Pre-Medical Profession. The Nutritional Sciences track provides a flexible curriculum with a focus on laboratory or behavioral sciences, while the Didactic Program in Dietetics prepares students for a career as a registered dietitian. The Pre-Medical Profession track provides a strong foundation in science for students pursuing medical school or other health-related professions. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Program Outline
Nutritional Sciences (BS) - University of Connecticut
Degree Overview:
This program offers three tracks: Nutritional Sciences, Didactic Program in Dietetics, and Pre-Medical Profession. Each track follows a different curriculum designed to prepare students for their specific goals.
Nutritional Sciences Track:
- More flexible curriculum compared to the Dietetic track.
- Integrates core requirements with additional courses in laboratory or behavioral sciences.
- Allows students to pursue a minor in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport or Food Science.
Didactic Program in Dietetics Track:
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
- Prepares students for a dietetics internship and a career as a registered dietitian.
- Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and successful completion of specific prerequisite courses.
Pre-Medical Profession Track:
- Provides a strong foundation in science and prepares students for medical school or other health-related professions.
- Includes courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Offers opportunities for research and clinical experience.
Outline:
Course Requirements:
- Fundamentals of Nutrition (NUSC 1165): 3 credits
- Nutrition and Human Development (NUSC 2200): 3 credits
- Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism (NUSC 4236): 4 credits
- Writing in Nutritional Sciences (NUSC 4237W) or Senior Thesis in Nutrition (NUSC 4297W): 1 credit
- Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1107): 4 credits
- One of the following chemistry sequences: 7-8 credits
- CHEM 1124Q & CHEM 1125Q: Fundamentals of General Chemistry I & II
- CHEM 1127Q & CHEM 1128Q: General Chemistry I & II
- One of the following organic chemistry options: 3-6 credits
- CHEM 2241: Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 2443 & CHEM 2444: Organic Chemistry & Organic Chemistry
- One of the following physiology sequences: 7-8 credits
- PNB 2264 & PNB 2265: Human Physiology and Anatomy & Human Physiology and Anatomy
- BIOL 1108 & PNB 2250: Principles of Biology II & Comparative Animal Physiology
- BIOL 1108 & PATH 2100: Principles of Biology II & Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
- One of the following biochemistry options: 4-5 credits
- MCB 2000: Introduction to Biochemistry
- MCB 3010: Biochemistry
- Minimum of 6 credits in Nutritional Sciences courses (numbered 2000 level or above):
- Credits earned in field experiences and independent studies do not count towards this requirement.
Additional Requirements:
- Students must successfully pass either NUSC 4237W or NUSC 4297W to fulfill their writing in the major requirement and the advanced information literacy requirement.
- A minor in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport or Food Science is available.
Didactic Program in Dietetics:
- Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have successfully completed specific prerequisite courses to declare a concentration in this track.
- Completion of the program leads to a verification statement, allowing students to apply for a dietetics internship.
- Specific course requirements for this track are outlined in the context.
Programs:
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
- Students have the opportunity to participate in research and internships.
