Degree Pathway for Nutritional Science, Nutrition and Wellness Option

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (SCL)1
HSCI.1011Medical Terminology for Health Professionals1
HSCI.1051 /
HSCI.1060
Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar /
ZCHS Transfer Student Seminar
1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS), (DCA)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health (SS)3
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (SCL)1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1225Precalculus Mathematics I1 (MATH)3
NUTR.1100Nutrition and Wellness (SCL)3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
HSCI.2110Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis (STEM)3
HSCI.2130Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab (STEM)1
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I (SCL)23
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry Laboratory I (SCL)21
EXER.1020Exercise for Health and Wellness3
NUTR.2310Practice of Nutrition Professional (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
HSCI.2220Health and Disease Across the Lifespan3
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II (SCL)33
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry Laboratory II (SCL)31
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
PUBH.2050Social Determinants of Health3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
PUBH.2070The US Healthcare System (STEM)3
NUTR.3450Community Nutrition (DCA), (SRE)3
NUTR.3720Body Diversity and Health3
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NUTR.3360Life Cycle Nutrition (AIL), (CTPS)3
NUTR.3710Nutrition and Metabolism (AIL), (CTPS)3
PSYC.3120Learning and Behavior43
PUBH.3070Introduction to Public Health Policy3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NUTR.3570Sports Nutrition3
NUTR.4810Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease I (WOC)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
EXER.4300Exercise is Medicine53
PUBH.3050Introduction to Epidemiology (IL), (QL)3
PSYC.3450Health Psychology3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective2

Total Minimum Credits = 120

1Can be replaced by any MATH.12xx, MATH.13xx, or MATH.14xx

2Can be replaced with CHEM.1110 / CHEM.1130L Survey of Chemistry I: General Chemistry w/Lab OR CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L Chemistry I w/Lab.

3Can be replaced with CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L Survey of Chemistry II: Organic and Biochemistry w/Lab OR CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L Chemistry II w/Lab

4Can be replaced with EXER.4300 Exercise is Medicine

5Can be replaced with PSYC.3120 Learning and Behavior

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.

Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) Glossary

  • SS - Social Sciences Perspective - 9 credits
  • AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective - 9 credits
  • SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective - 6-8 credits
  • STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective - 3 credits
  • CW - College Writing I and II - 6 credits
  • MATH - Math Perspective - 3 credits

Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) Glossary

  • AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
  • CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
  • IL - Information Literacy
  • QL - Quantitative Literacy
  • SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
  • WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.