Nutritional Sciences, A.S.
Study how food affects health and disease. Prepare for careers in healthcare, wellness, or dietetics with the Nutritional Sciences program.
About the Nutritional Sciences Degree
- This program explores whether the saying "You are what you eat" holds true.
- Nutritional sciences blend the worlds of biology and chemistry.
- As a student in nutritional science, you'll learn how the things we eat can impact our health, for better or worse.
- The Nutritional Sciences program equips students for a wide range of careers in healthcare and wellness.
- It also paves the way for those who plan to pursue dietetics, leading to a registered dietitian credential.
- Graduates can find employment in medical healthcare, nutrition and food science research, health education, and various public or private practices.
Nutritional Sciences Degree Details
Dive into Nutritional Sciences to understand how food affects our health. Learn more about this program.
After successfully completing this program, you will have the ability to:
- Describe the role nutrition plays in health and/or disease.
- Communicate scientific information.
- Identify components of a healthy lifestyle leading to optimal health or chronic disease prevention.
- Explain the relationship between microorganisms and human illness.
View the Degree Requirements to find out which courses and credits you'll need to earn your degree.
Explore the Program Map to see how you can complete your degree in just two years. If you're considering transferring to a four-year university, check out the Transfer Map to plan your next steps.
Careers in Nutritional Sciences
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