NUT_BS - Nutritional Sciences
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About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN) is one of the world’s largest combined academic programs where food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics are all studied within one department. The department’s programs are accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. After completing undergraduate degrees, FSHN students typically move on to employment in the food industry, healthcare settings, graduate, or professional programs.
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Email | 352.392.1991 (tel) | 352.392.9467 (fax)
P.O. Box 110370
572 Newell Drive
359 FOOD SCIENCE & HUMAN NUTRITION BUILDING
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0370
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The Nutritional Sciences curriculum develops a strong, broad background in the biological sciences, and provides an excellent foundation for graduate study/research in nutrition, health and many other life sciences. Its requirements also closely match the prerequisites for most professional schools. As a result, graduates from this curriculum have entered medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, physician assistant, veterinary, and other professional programs. Other career opportunities include pharmaceutical sales, extension nutrition education, nutrition policy development, and employment with government agencies. Nutritional sciences is one of the majors available to students accepted into the Honors Combination BS/DMD Program.