Nutrition—Bachelor of Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Website: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering

Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program

Concentrations: Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition and Pre-Medicine 

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree program prepares graduates for success in dietetic internships and graduate nutrition programs, or as professionals in many industries who are committed to improving practices, understanding and relationships with food.

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program is a comprehensive 120- to 126-credit hour program. The Nutrition core curriculum provides a deep understanding of food and nourishment on the human body at every stage of life, as well as the many applications of nutrition in communities and throughout the world. Nutrition students also complete courses s in supporting disciplines, including psychology, mathematics, and economics in addition to the sciences. By selecting one of two tracks, students of UIW’s undergraduate Nutrition program can tailor their program to support their future goals in nutrition education and the food industry; to pursue a further training to become a dietetic professional or registered nutritionist dietitian, or to continue their education in the health professions.

Nutrition Concentrations

1) Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition

2) Pre Medicine Concentration



Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Degree Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program requires 122 to 126 credit hours to complete, depending on concentration. Concentrations are available in Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition and Pre-Medicine concentration.

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum 
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Behavioral Science 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
  43 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service  45 clock hours (non-credit) 
Total Credit Hours:43

UIW Core courses required by the Food and Nutrition concentration: PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology OR SOCI 1311 Introduction to Sociology AND MATH 1304 College Algebra.

Nutrition Core Coursework - Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition

BIOL 1402General Biology I for Majors and Laboratory

4

BIOL 2321Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2121Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1

BIOL 2322Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2122Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

MATH 2303Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3

Or

PSYC 3381Statistics in Psychology

3

Or

SOCI 3381Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

3

IPHS 2200Medical Terminology for Health Professions

2

NUTR 2231Principles of Food Preparation

2

NUTR 2131Food Preparation Laboratory

1

NUTR 2341Introduction to Nutrition

3

NUTR 3342Nutrition in the Life Cycle

3

NUTR 3380Culinary Medicine

3

NUTR 4335Nutrition Education & Counseling

3

NUTR 4476Medical Nutrition Therapy I

4

NUTR 4477Medical Nutrition Therapy II

4

NUTR 4460Community & World Nutrition

4

NUTR 4370Human Nutrition and Metabolism

3

Total Credit Hours:43

Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition Coursework

BIOL 2474Introductory Microbiology

4

Or

BIOL 3471General Microbiology

4

CHED 3305Research Methods for Community Health

3

CHEM 1310Introductory Chemistry

3

CHEM 1320Biological Chemistry for Health Professions

3

ENSC 1410Introduction to Environmental Science

4

NUTR 3325Food Systems Management

3

NUTR 3134Food Systems Management Laboratory

1

NUTR 3323Food and Nutrition Services Management

3

NUTR 3332Experimental Foods

3

NUTR 3370Nutritional Biochemistry

3

NUTR 4100Leadership and Career Management in Dietetics

1

Total Credit Hours:34

Nutrition Core Coursework

BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

4

BIOL 2321Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2121Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1

BIOL 2322Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2122Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1

MATH 2303Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3

or

SOCI 3381Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

3

IPHS 2200Medical Terminology for Health Professions

2

NUTR 2231Principles of Food Preparation

2

NUTR 2131Food Preparation Laboratory

1

NUTR 2341Introduction to Nutrition

3

NUTR 3342Nutrition in the Life Cycle

3

NUTR 3380Culinary Medicine

3

NUTR 4335Nutrition Education & Counseling

3

NUTR 4476Medical Nutrition Therapy I

4

NUTR 4477Medical Nutrition Therapy II

4

NUTR 4460Community & World Nutrition

4

NUTR 4370Human Nutrition and Metabolism

3

Total Credit Hours:43

Pre-Medicine Concentration Coursework

BIOL 1403General Biology II for Majors and Laboratory

4

BIOL 3471General Microbiology

4

BIOL 3311Cell Biology

3

CHEM 1301Chemical Principles I

3

CHEM 1101Chemical Principles I Lab

1

CHEM 1302Chemical Principles II

3

CHEM 1102Chemical Principles II Lab

1

CHEM 2311Organic Chemistry I

3

CHEM 2111Organic Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 2312Organic Chemistry II

3

CHEM 2112Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

CHEM 4351/BIOL 4351Biochemistry I

3

Or

BIOL 4351Biochemistry I

3

CHEM 4251Biochemistry I Laboratory

2

Or

BIOL 4251Biochemistry I Laboratory

2

PHYS 1301General Physics I

3

Or

PHYS 2305Physics I

3

PHYS 1101General Physics I Lab

1

Or

PHYS 2105Physics I Lab

1

PHYS 1302General Physics II

3

Or

PHYS 2306Physics II

3

PHYS 1102General Physics II Lab

1

Or

PHYS 2106Physics II Laboratory

1

Total Credit Hours:40