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Nutrition and Medical Sciences
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The Science of Nutrition
The Nutrition and Medical Sciences major prepares students who want to work in healthcare or medical fields, such as becoming a doctor, physician assistant, dentist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other health professional. Students build a strong background in science through courses in biology, chemistry, and human physiology. They also learn how the body uses nutrients, how diseases affect health, how medications work, and how diet can help prevent and manage illness.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Biology/Microbiology
- Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Physics or Ethics
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Health and Nutritional Assessment Methods
- Nutrient Metabolism
- Nutrition in the Lifespan
- Research Methods
- Public Health and Community Nutrition
CAREER OPTIONS
- Scientific and pharmaceutical fields
- Research and laboratory settings
- Public health and community health programs
- Health policy and advocacy
- Health-related sales or marketing
- Food and Nutrition industry
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Master’s or doctoral degree
- Medical School
- Physician Assistant (PA) Program
- Dental School
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Physical Therapy (PT) Program
- Accelerated Nursing Program
- Genetic Counseling Program
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. This major can also lead to a career in laboratory research in pharmaceutical or food industries, health policy and advocacy, or academia. Specifically for those interested in becoming a physician assistant, this major has an affiliation agreement for up to three Nutrition and Medical Sciences students annually, who meet the admissions criteria, to have preferential application review and reserved seats in Widener University's Physician Assistant Program. With science as the foundation, Nutrition and Medical Sciences prepares future scientists and nutritionists and health care professionals. Additionally, the Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences Department offers a major in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Get Involved
Students have a number of opportunities to be involved in major-related activities, including:
Nutrition and Disabilities Club
Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society
Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Med Fraternity
Undergraduate Research Program (Summer Scholars, Summer Fellowship)
Study Abroad (domestic and international)
Sample curriculum
BISC207/217
| Introductory Biology I with Lab |
| BISC208/218 | Introductory Biology II with Lab
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| CHEM103/133 | General Chemistry I
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CHEM104/134
| General Chemistry II |
ENGL110
| Seminar in Composition |
MATH115
| Pre-Calculus OR
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| MATH221 | Calculus I |
HBNS103 | Intro to Nutrition Professions |
| HBNS200 | Nutrition Concepts
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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University Breadth Requirement
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| CHEM214/216 | Elem. Biochemistry and Lab
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| CHEM213/215 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and Lab OR
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| CHEM 321/325 | Organic Chemistry I and Lab
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| CHEM322/326 | Organic Chemistry II and Lab OR
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| MMSC200 | The Language of Medicine
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| HBNS201 | Food Concepts
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| HBNS250 | 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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Social and Behavioral Science Electives University Breadth Requirement |
| KAAP309/310 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
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| BISC300/310 | Introduction to Microbiology with Lab
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| MMSC270 | IMedical Microbiology and Infectious Disease
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| HBNS305 | Nutrition in the Lifespan
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| HBNS390 | Research Methods in Nutrition
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| HBNS400 | Macronutrients
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| HBNS401 | Micronutrients
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| PHYS 201/221 | General Physics and Lab OR Medical/Health Ethics Course
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| HBNS360 | Introduction to Public Health and Community Nutrition
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| HBNS235 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Healthcare
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| HBNS300/400 | HBNS Nutrition Course Elective
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| HBNS362 | Professional Skills Seminar (Capstone)
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| HBNS421 | Health and Nutritional Assessment Methods (Discovery Learning Experience)
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| HBNS450 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I
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| HBNS451 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II
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Social and Behavioral Science Electives
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Free Electives
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