BS Nutritional Sciences at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Nutrition is a dynamic field that incorporates knowledge of human biology and biochemistry to understand how food and nutrient intake can optimize health throughout the lifecycle. Students gain an understanding of how the interplay of nutrition, lifestyle, and the food environment relate to current public health issues. Students consider nutrition prevention and management of chronic and acute diseases.

Faculty: College of Health and Human Development | Duration: minimum 121 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 121 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lecture, Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory, Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lecture, Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory, Introductory Principles of Nutrition, Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle.

Career pathways

The multidisciplinary nature of the Nutritional Sciences degree prepares students for a variety of career options and for graduate study in research and advanced professional training. Armed with an undergraduate degree in Nutritional Sciences, students will leverage their Penn State education and a vast network of like-minded professionals to find a fulfilling career that incorporates the physiological and biochemical aspects of nutritional practices in the context of health and wellness.

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Entry requirements

Nutrition and Dietetics Option In order to be eligible for entrance to the Nutrition and Dietetics option in the major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; have third-semester classification ; and attain a C or better in NUTR 251 , BIOL 161 , BIOL 162 , BIOL 163 , BIOL 164 , and CHEM 110 or CHEM 130 . Health Sciences Option In order to be eligible for entrance to the Health Sciences option in the major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University have third-semester classification ; and attain a C or better in NUTR 251 .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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