Bachelor's in Nutrition Science

The Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science program focuses on the scientific basis for the metabolism of nutrients and the role of nutrients in health and disease. Students will be prepared to enter fields in which a strong, integrated bioscience knowledge is needed, such as research, medicine, and pharmacology. Most Nutrition Science students eventually pursue graduate degrees.

UNCG’s dynamic program reflects the constantly changing field of nutrition. We provide a low student-to-faculty ration, allowing for personal attention in teaching, advising and mentoring. Many classes include a service-learning component, giving students additional opportunities for hands-on application of their coursework.

Nutrition Science Program Distinctions

UNCG students in the Bachelor’s of Nutrition Science program have received numerous awards for research. These include:

• The Emerging Leader in Nutrition Science and Obesity Research Interest Section Award in the American Society of Nutrition Poster Competition
• The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Foundation Scholarship
• The Lloyd International Honors Student Excellence.

Nutrition Science Student Experience

Students in this major are focused on the scientific basis for the metabolism of nutrients and the role of nutrients in health and disease. Key areas of research are obesity, energy balance, and chronic disease; bioactive food component effects on cell function and prevention of disease processes; and nutrition risks and needs of underserved/limited-resource populations. Nutrition students will have access to research labs with modern equipment to study cellular and molecular nutrition, nutritional and clinical biochemistry, physical fitness and body composition, and dietary intake. Students can also enhance their education through scholarly opportunities such as:

• Engaging in undergraduate research with faculty
• Participating in community nutrition activities requested by the surrounding community.
• Conducting disciplinary honors projects.
• Participating in the UNCG Nutrition Club, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, NC Dietetic Association, and the NC Academy of Science.

After Graduating with a bachelor’s in Nutrition Science

Potential career paths and opportunities include:

• Academic and biomedical institutions
• Food, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries
• Government agencies
• Preparation for graduate studies in healthcare fields, including as medical school or as a physician’s assistant
• Private health-related organizations
• Positions ranging from research and development to sales and consulting.