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Nutrition and Medical Sciences
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The Science of Nutrition
The Nutrition and Medical Sciences major provides students with a strong science foundation focused in biology, physiology, and chemistry, and is particularly designed for those expecting to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school, medical school, dental school, or other health-related professions (e.g. physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, genetic counseling) or gain employment in related scientific and pharmaceutical fields. The core sciences paired with nutrition courses build knowledge about the relationships between biological and chemical processes, nutrition, metabolism and health.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Biology/Microbiology
- Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Physics or Ethics
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Health and Nutritional Assessment Methods
- Nutrient Metabolism
- Nutrient in the Lifespan
- Research Methods
- Public Health and Community Nutrition
CAREER OPTIONS
- Scientific and pharmaceutical fields
- Research
- Public health or public policy
- Medical or Regulatory Affairs
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Master’s or doctoral degree
- Medical School
- Physician Assistant Program
- Dental School
- PharmD Program
- Occupational Therapy Program
- Physical Therapy Program
- Accelerated Nursing Program
- Genetic Counseling Program
What’s special about this program?
The Nutrition and Medical Sciences major uniquely prepares individuals to pursue an advanced degree in medicine, other health-related professions or graduate school programs. This major can also lead to a career in laboratory research in pharmaceutical or food industries, the government such as NIH, USDA, FDA, CDC, or academia. Specifically for those interested in becoming a physician assistant, this major has an affiliation agreement for Nutrition and Medical Sciences students, who meet the admissions criteria, to have assured admission to a regional Physician Assistant Program. With science as the foundation, Nutrition and Medical Sciences prepares future scientists and nutritionists and health care professionals. Additionally, the Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences Department offers a major in Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition.
Get Involved
Nutrition and Disabilities Club
Healthy Hens
Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society
Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Med Fraternity
Physician Assistant Club
Undergraduate Research Program (Summer Scholars, Summer Fellowship)
Study Abroad (domestic and international)
Sample curriculum
BISC207
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Biology I |
| BISC208 |
Biology II
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| CHEM103/133 |
General Chemistry I
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CHEM104/134
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General Chemistry II |
ENGL110
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Seminar in Composition |
MATH115
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Pre-Calculus OR
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| MATH221 | Calculus I |
HBNS103 |
Intro to Nutrition Professions |
| HBNS200 | Nutrition Concepts
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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University Breadth Requirement
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| CHEM214/216 |
Elem. Biochemistry and Lab
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| CHEM213/215 | Elementary Organic Chemistry and Lab OR
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| CHEM 321/325 | Organic Chemistry I and Lab |
| CHEM322/326 | Organic Chemistry II and Lab OR
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| MMSC200 | The Language of Medicine |
| HBNS201 | Food Concepts
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| HBNS250 | Intro to Nutrition Care Process
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| STAT 200 | Basic Statistical Practices OR
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| STAT 408 | Statistical Research Methods
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Social and Behavioral Science Electives University Breadth Requirement |
| KAAP309/310 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
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| BISC300 | Introduction to Microbiology OR
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| MMSC270 | IMedical Microbiology and Infectious Disease
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| HBNS305 | Nutrition in the Lifespan
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| HBNS390 | Research Methods in Nutrition
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| HBNS400 | Macronutrients
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| HBNS401 | Micronutrients
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| PHYS 201/221 | General Physics and Lab OR Medical/Health Ethics Course |
| HBNS360 | Introduction to Public Health and Community Nutrition
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| HLTH 245 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Healthcare
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| HBNS300/400 | HBNS Nutrition Course Elective
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| HBNS362 | Professional Skills Seminar (Capstone) |
| HBNS421 | Health and Nutritional Assessment Methods (Discovery Learning Experience)
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| HBNS450 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I
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| HBNS451 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II |
Social and Behavioral Science Electives
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| Free Electives |
