BS Nutrition at George Washington University

Programme overview

The mission of GW’s bachelor of science (BS) in nutrition program is to provide undergraduate students with an in-depth understanding of the scientific aspects of food and nutrition and the application of nutrition to public health. As a multi-faceted and cross-disciplinary field, encompassing chemistry, biology, physiology, psychology, and public health, the program lays the groundwork for integrating nutrition science across disciplines. Once they complete the program, students are well-prepared to develop, extend, and apply all aspects of nutrition to improve clinical practice and public health.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health | Department: Exercise and Nutrition Sciences | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Two courses in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences. For exercise science and nutrition majors, this requirement must be fulfilled with one of the following: ANTH 1002, ANTH 1003, or ANTH 1004. For public health majors, students are encouraged to take ECON 1011 as a General Education social science course, as it is a prerequisite for PUBH 3130.

Career pathways

Program graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including federal government agencies such as the USDA and FDA, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups, while others choose to pursue advanced degrees in the health sciences, dietetics, and/or public health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): Information on the admission process is available on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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