Storrs,
CT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Students pursuing Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) explore the connections between diet and wellness. They combine understanding of how cells, individuals, and populations utilize food components to enhance health and manage illnesses. The Department provides three specialized pathways: Nutritional Health and Disease Prevention, the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and Pre-Medical Studies, enabling students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences.
This undergraduate program serves as excellent preparation for medical education and various healthcare careers (including Dentistry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, and more).