Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Nutritional Sciences] From University of Connecticut

The Department offers two areas of emphasis; Dietetics (Didactic Program) and Nutritional Sciences, through which students can obtain their Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.

What can I do with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences?

Nutrition has a wide spectrum of application in the world today. Following are some areas where nutrition serves as either primary or preparatory education:

• Dietetics, including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, education, food service management, business, and media
• Medicine and other related health professions requiring a solid background in the sciences and general humanities
• Food Industry and Business, including product development, entrepreneurism, management, and research
• Nutrition Education, teaching both on an academic level as well as through community outreach programs
• Health and Human Services, serving cities and communities through food-related organizations or programs
• International Nutrition, working with nutrition issues related to hunger, food policy, and food safety in third-world countries
• Nutritional research, incorporating knowledge from disciplines such as chemistry, biology, genetics, physiology, psychology, and sociology