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Nutrition and Medical Sciences
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The Science of Nutrition
The Nutrition and Medical Sciences major provides students with a strong science foundation focused in biology, physiology, and chemistry, and is particularly designed for those expecting to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school, medical school, dental school, or other health-related professions (e.g. physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, genetic counseling). The core sciences paired with nutrition courses build knowledge about the relationships between biological and chemical processes, nutrition, metabolism and health.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Biology/Microbiology
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Human Physiology
- Physics
- Calculus
- Nutrient Metabolism
- Food Concepts
- Nutrition Assessment
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Research Methods
- Public Health and Community Nutrition
CAREER OPTIONS
- Scientific and pharmaceutical fields
- Food industry
- Local and state public health departments
- Public Policy
- Academia
- Sales or marketing representative for a food, pharmaceutical, or medical equipment company
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nutrition
- Medical School
- Dental School
- PharmD Program
- Physical Therapy Program
- Physician Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Progam
- Accelerated Nursing Program
- Genetic Counseling Program
- Graduate School
What’s special about this program?
The Nutrition and Medical Sciences major uniquely prepares individuals to pursue an advanced degree in medicine, other health-related professions or graduate school programs. With science as the foundation, Nutrition and Medical Sciences prepares future nutritionists and health care professionals. This major can also lead to a career in laboratory research in pharmaceutical or food industries, the government such as NIH, USDA, FDA, CDC, or academia. Additionally, the Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences Department offers majors in Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition.
Get Involved
Nutrition and Dietetics Club
Nutrition and Disabilities Club
Healthy Hens
Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society
Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Med Fraternity
Physician Assistant Club
Undergraduate Research Program (Summer Scholars, Summer Fellowship)
Study Abroad (domestic and international)
Sample curriculum
BISC207
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Biology I |
| BISC208 |
Biology II
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| CHEM103/133 |
General Chemistry I
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CHEM103/134
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General Chemistry II |
ENGL110
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Seminar in Composition |
MATH221
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Calculus I OR
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MATH241
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Analytic Geometry & Calculus A |
NTDT103 |
Intro to Nutrition Professions |
| NTDT200 | Nutrition Concepts
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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University Breadth or Multicultural or Elective
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| CHEM214/216 |
Elem. Biochemistry and Lab
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| CHEM321/325 | Organic Chemistry I and Lab
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| CHEM322/326 | Organic Chemistry II and Lab
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| NTDT201 | Food Concepts
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| NTDT250 | Intro to Nutrition Care Process
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| STAT 200 | Basic Statistical Practices OR
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| STAT 408 | Statistical Research Methods
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| University Breadth or Multicultural or Electives |
| BISC276 | Human Physiology
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| BISC300 | Introduction to Microbiology
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| ECON100 |
Economic Issues & Policies or
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| ECON 101 | Intro to Microeconomics
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| NTDT 305 | Nutrition in the Lifespan
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| NTDT 390 | Research Methods in Nutrition
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| NTDT400 | Macronutrients
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| NTDT401 | Micronutrients
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| PHYS 201/221 | General Physics and Lab
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| NTDT 360 | Introduction to Public Health and Community Nutrition
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| HLTH 245 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Healthcare
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| NTDT300/400 | Nutrition Elective
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| NTDT403 | Senior Nutrition Seminar |
| NTDT421 | Nutritional Assessment Methods
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| NTDT450 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I
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| NTDT451 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II |
Discovery Learning Experience
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Social Science Electives
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| University Breadth or Multicultural or Electives |
