1. University of Connecticut
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  4. BS in Nutritional Sciences

BS in Nutritional Sciences

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Connecticut

Program Overview

Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) majors integrate knowledge of the use of foods and nutrients by cells, individuals, and communities to promote optimal health and treatment of disease. The Department offers two areas of emphasis; Dietetics (Didactic Program) and Nutritional Sciences, through which students can obtain their Bachelor s of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences. Students are encouraged to develop team building and leadership skills by participating in student organizations, independent studies, and field experiences. NUSC majors enrolled in the Nutritional Sciences option integrate the Nutritional Sciences Core Requirements with additional courses in the laboratory or behavioral sciences. Students interested in medicine, dentistry, or other health-related professions will work with faculty advisors to select appropriate supporting courses to meet their academic goals.

Program Key Stats

$42620 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcripts or GED Records, Letters of Recommendation and Essay, Average GPA 3.47, TOEFL: PBT-550, CBT- 213, or iBT-79, IELTS-6.5.

Career Options

  • Clinical nutrition
  • Community nutrition
  • Education
  • Food Service Management
  • Business
  • and Media; Food Industry and Business
  • including Product development
  • Entrepreneurism
  • Management
  • and Research; Nutrition Education; International Nutrition
  • working with nutrition issues related to hunger
  • food policy
  • and food safety in third-world countries; Nutritional research
  • incorporating knowledge from disciplines such as chemistry
  • biology
  • genetics
  • physiology
  • psychology
  • and sociology
  • etc

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