Nutrition, BSHHS
Fuel your passion for health and science with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. This program prepares you to understand the powerful connection between food, the body, and overall well-being. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences, you’ll build the expertise needed for careers in dietetics, public health nutrition, research, and beyond — making a real difference in how people live and thrive.
Program overview
The science of nutrition seeks to understand the connections between diet and health, and to use this knowledge to improve the well-being of individuals, communities, and populations. Our undergraduate program spans the breadth of nutrition science from biochemical pathways to community applications to clinical practice through three concentration options: Biomedical Nutrition Science, Community Nutrition, and Dietetics. Each of our concentrations equips students with excellent skills in communication, critical thinking, and teamwork, all of which are highly valued by today’s employers.
All three of our concentrations offer accelerated combined bachelor’s/master’s degree options that allow qualified students to earn both a BS and an MS degree in just five years. These programs save tuition dollars and give students a competitive edge when entering the job market.
Concentrations
- Basic Science
- Dietetics
- Dietetics Five-Year BS/MS
Minors
Why study Nutrition?
Food is one of the most powerful forces shaping human health, and the world needs experts who understand the unique role of nutrition and are positioned to make a meaningful difference. A degree in nutrition opens doors to careers in clinical nutrition and dietetics, community health, food policy, research, and more.
As chronic disease, food insecurity, and wellness demands continue to rise, nutrition professionals are in growing demand. Depending upon the concentration you choose, you’ll graduate equipped to implement evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, influence nutrition policy and programs, or contribute to cutting-edge research.
At UT, you’ll learn from faculty who are active researchers and practitioners, gain real-world experience through community engagement, clinical placements, and hands-on research, and join a field where your work genuinely improves lives.
Whether your goal is to be the nutrition expert on the healthcare team or shape food systems on a larger scale, a nutrition degree gives you the science, skills, and purpose to do it.
What can you do with a BSHHS in Nutrition after graduation?
Pursue an ACEND-accredited graduate program to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Pursue health professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, healthcare administration, and many others
Community Health Educator
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Advisor
Food Assistance Program Coordinator
Featured Courses
Introductory Nutrition
Nutritional concepts, current consumer issues in nutrition, nutritional needs through the life cycle, and international nutrition concerns and/or issues.
World Foods
This course provides information on foods found around the world, including historical and cultural aspects, how to select and prepare them, and their nutritional content and disease-prevention capacity.
Nutrition Assessment
Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process, including validated malnutrition risk screening tools, with a focus on mastering knowledge of all domains of the nutrition assessment. Introductory pharmacology and dietary supplements will be addressed.
Minerals in Human Nutrition
Nutritional and biochemical significance of minerals as it pertains to human health and disease.
