Degree Pathway for Nutritional Science, Precision Nutrition Option

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL)1
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS) (DCA)3
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education (IPE) First Year Seminar1
ENGL.1010
College Writing I (CW)3
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3

Spring Semester

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

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.2110Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis (STEM)3
HSCI.2130Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab (STEM)1
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I(SCL) 3
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry LabI(SCL)  1
NUTR.2310Practice of the Nutrition Professional3
BMSC.2100Introduction to Applied Biomedical Sciences (SRE)1
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2520Physiological ChemistryII(SCL) 3
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry Lab II(SCL)1
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
BMSC.2420Organic Structures and Reactions I33
BMSC.2440Organic Structures and Reactions Lab I31
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3
Total14

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total17
BMSC.3630Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory (QL) (CTPS)2
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
HSCI.3500Human Biochemistry (STEM)3
PUBH.3010Introduction to Biostatistics3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
NUTR.3010Food Science with Lab3
NUTR.3360Life Cycle Nutrition (AIL)3
NUTR.3710Nutrition and Metabolism3
BMSC.3220Clinical Molecular Biology3
MLSC.3910Molecular Diagnostic Lab2

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NUTR.4630Vitamins and Minerals3
BMSC.4120Clinical Cel Biology3
BMSC.4510Advanced Pathophysiology3
BMSC.3310Clinical Immunology (IL) (WOC)3
xxxx.xxxxNutritional Science Technical Elective3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NUTR.4720Nutrigenetics3
NUTR.4840Current Topics in Nutrition3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxNutritional Science Technical Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Total Minimum Credits = 120

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

2Can be replaced with General Chemistry I (CHEM.1110) (plus lab: CHEM.1130L) or Chemistry I (CHEM.1210) (plus lab: CHEM.1230L

3Can be replaced with Organic Chemistry I (CHEM.2210) (plus lab: CHEM.2290L

4Can be replaced with General Chemistry II (CHEM.1120) (plus lab: CHEM.1140L) or Chemistry II (CHEM.1220) (plus lab: CHEM.1240L

Note: All students must come for pre-registration advising every semester.

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.