Academic and research programs in the Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences focus on the nutritional, behavioral, physiological and psychosocial aspects of health, wellness, illness and aging within a socio-ecological framework. With our undergraduate and graduate academic programs there is an abundance of opportunity and challenge for newly educated professionals in the fields of health behavior science, health promotion, and nutrition and dietetics.
Explore Our Programs
The Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences programs train students in the science and practice of health behavior science, health promotion, nutrition, and dietetics.
Health Behavior Sciences (BS)
Integrated Health Sciences (BS)
Nutrition & Dietetics (BS)
Nutrition & Medical Sciences (BS)
Public Health (BS)
4+1 Health Behavior Science/Health Promotion (BS/MS)
4+1 Nutrition and Dietetics/Human Nutrition (BS/MS)
3 + 3 Integrated Health Scienecs Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration/ Occupational Therapy Doctorate (BS/OTD)
Health Behavior Science and Promotion (PhD)
Health Promotion (MS)
Clinical Health Coaching Certificate
Nutrition Sciences (PhD)
Human Nutrition (MS)
MS Nutrition / Dietetic Internship
Dietetic Internship
4+1 Health Behavior Science/Health Promotion (BS/MS)
4+1 Nutrition and Dietetics/Human Nutrition (BS/MS)
Coaching Science
Dance
Health & Wellness
Health, Physical Activity & Disability
Medical Social Services
Nutrition
Public Health
Katherine Rippon, a senior nutrition and dietetics major at the University of Delaware, spent the summer examining the effects of wild blueberry consumption on cardiovascular health and cognitive function in the older adult population.: youtube.com/watch?v=1uwYvWsC7so
CHECK OUT OUR NUtrition CLINIC
The Nutrition Clinic delivers evidence-based nutrition care, supports innovative research, and provides experiential training for future nutrition and health professionals.
OUR RESEARCH
Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences faculty members are productive researchers, dedicated to addressing some of our leading health problems. Research faculty are funded through the National Institutes of Health, the United States Department of Agriculture, the American Heart Association, the Delaware Division of Public Health, and other private foundations. This work creates many opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Called to Care
September 02, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. EverhartUD nursing students put passion for pediatrics into practice at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia -
Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences welcomes new faculty member
August 28, 2026 | Written by Amy CherryThe Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences welcomes new faculty member Aaron Boulton as an assistant professor. -
Research in Motion
August 18, 2026 | Written by Amy CherryAfter Emma Beisheim-Ryan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2017, Beisheim-Ryan stayed at UD to pursue a doctorate in biomechanics and movement science (BIOMS). During that time, she worked as an instructor in the UDPT Clinic and with patients in UD's Limb Loss Studies Laboratory — an experience that would reshape her career.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
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Tower at STAR: 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark, DE 19713 | Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 chs-info@udel.edu Phone: 302-831-1060