BS Nutritional Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in nutritional science provides a comprehensive foundation in nutrition, biology, chemistry and anatomy --- core areas crucial for understanding the body's functions and developing strategies to maintain and improve health. In this program, which includes specialized courses in integrative and functional health, you learn how to design personalized health interventions across the life span.

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 CHS 494 Special Topics HSC 300 Complementary Health Care HSC 310 Health Communication MED 320 Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics NTR 142 Applied Food Principles NTR 341 Medical Nutrition Therapy I 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 Clinical Trial Manager Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Dentist Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $170,950 Learn more Healthcare Professor Growth: 17.9% Median Salary: $107,310 Learn more Medical Doctor (MD) Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $256,560 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Molecular Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Naturopathic Doctor Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $115,210 Learn more Physician Assistant (PA) Growth: 21.1% Median Salary: $135,880 Learn more Public Health Physician Growth: 3.4% Median Salary: $265,930 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

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

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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