BAS Applied Science (Applied Nutrition and Health) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Through the Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in applied nutrition and health, you gain practical knowledge and specialized skills necessary to promote health and wellness through nutrition within communities. If you're aspiring to become a registered dietitian, you may customize your experience to prepare for dietetics-focused graduate programs.

Faculty: College of Health Solutions | Department: School of Human Performance and Lifespan Health | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses HSC 310 Health Communication HSC 355 Eating for Lifelong Health MGT 380 Management and Strategy NTR 100 Introduction to Nutrition Science NTR 343 Food Service Purchasing NTR 344 Nutrition Management and Leadership What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Chef Growth: 6.6% Median Salary: $62,470 Learn more Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Food Service Manager Growth: 5.4% Median Salary: $44,080 Learn more Front Desk Manager Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $69,250 Learn more Private Chef Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $47,940 Learn more Registered Dietitian (RD) Growth: 7.7% Median Salary: $76,400 Learn more Restaurant Chef Growth: 12.1% Median Salary: $37,390 Learn more Restaurant Manager Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $69,390 Learn more Sous Chef Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $37,690 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree. This program is not available to first-year students. Change of major requirements Only students who have completed an AAS degree are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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