Nutrition Science Concentration, B.S.
Overview
The Nutrition Science concentration applies the scientific basis for the metabolism of nutrients and the role of nutrients in health and disease.
Our program offers:
- A low student-to-faculty ratio with personalized teaching, advising, and mentoring
- Service-learning opportunities in many courses for hands-on application of coursework
Our dynamic program reflects the constantly changing field of nutrition and prepares students to enter fields where a strong, integrated bioscience knowledge base is essential, such as research, medicine, and pharmacology. Most Nutrition Science students eventually pursue graduate degrees
Program Overview
Undergraduate Research & Honors
- Nutrition students have the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research with faculty and participate in community nutrition activities requested by the surrounding community.
- Eligible students can conduct disciplinary honors projects.
Community Engagement
- Many undergraduate courses have a community engagement component that affords students the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
Professional Involvement
- Students may participate in the UNCG Nutrition Club, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, NC Dietetic Association, and the NC Academy of Science.
Research Focus
- Our program has an active research focus, which includes opportunities for undergraduate students to participate. Key areas of research are obesity, energy balance, and chronic disease; bioactive food component effects on cell function and prevention of disease processes; and nutrition risks and needs of underserved/limited-resource populations.
Potential Career Paths
- Academic and biomedical institutions
- Food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries
- Government agencies
- Preparation for graduate studies in healthcare fields (Medical School, Physician Assistant)
- Private health-related organizations
- Positions ranging from research and development to sales and consulting
Many graduates of this concentration apply for admission to health professional schools. Our program of study meets the standard requirements for admission to most post-BS health professional schools:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Osteopathy
- Optometry
- Physician’s assistant
Undergraduate Minor
A Minor in Nutrition can be beneficial to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a scientific, clinical, or medical based field such as Kinesiology, Nursing, Public Health, etc.
My interest in research has always been met with enthusiasm and support from my peers and faculty here in the nutrition department. This community really fosters a warm and welcoming environment for curious minds.
Jazlynn, Nutrition Science Concentration, B.S Student
