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 sciencehealth promotion, and nutrition and dietetics.

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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)

4+1 Health Behavior Science/Health Promotion (BS/MS)

4+1 Nutrition and Dietetics/Human Nutrition (BS/MS)

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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)

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Coaching Science

Dance

Health & Wellness

Health, Physical Activity & Disability

Medical Social Services

Nutrition 

Public Health

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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

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Our team members collaborate with you and each other to develop interdisciplinary plans to help you achieve and maintain wellness – offering services such as nutrition counseling and health coaching.

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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HBNS NEWS
  • Evelyn R. Hayes, Trustees Distinguished Professor Emerita in UD’s School of Nursing, whose generous support makes the annual Hayes Symposium possible, delivers her vision for this year's symposium in a room full of people seated at round tables in the Audion on STAR Campus. Behind Evelyn is a large projection screen with a blue background that reads

    Epidemic of loneliness and isolation

    November 06, 2024 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The 2024 Evelyn R. Hayes Innovations in Healthcare Symposium, hosted by the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, brought together community members, legislators, clinicians, researchers, students, and faculty to discuss the epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
  • October College of Health Sciences For the Record

    November 05, 2024 | Written by CHS Staff
    College of Health Science community reports appointments, exhibitions, publications, and honors for October.
  • Athletic excellence

    October 24, 2024 | Article by and photo courtesy of UD Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
    The University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes three alumni of the College of Health Sciences.