Nutritional Science aims at understanding the relationships between nutrition, health and disease. The Nutritional Science program provides students with a solid understanding of the key role that a healthy nutrition plays in the prevention, development and treatment of most major diseases. The program also emphasizes the basic sciences and human nutrition for students planning further studies in health-related professions such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, or physical therapy.

Program Objectives

• To provide knowledge, skills and professional values for a successful career in nutrition and potential entry into graduate education
• To prepare graduates who demonstrate commitment to community service, leadership, communication, research skills, knowledge as well as ethical values.