As a nutritional science major, you will be prepared for a career in public health, education, health and wellness, research or industry.
With a nutritional science major, you can help people live healthier lives. While in our program, you will explore the various disciplines within the field of nutritional science to turn your passion for health into a fulfilling career.
Choose a focus area based on your interests and career goals.
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Students who graduate from the B.S. in Nutritional Science program find jobs right away in the fields of wellness, business or as nutritionists. Many students decide to build on their undergraduate degree and are well prepared for master's or doctoral programs and go on to become registered dietitians, physicians, dentists, physician assistants, epidemiologists, and nutrition scientists.
Recent UMass Lowell graduates have worked in:
Sample course topics include:
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HSCI.1011 | Medical Terminology for Health Professional | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 / HONR.1100 | College Writing I / First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)1 | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Introduction to Sociology (SS)1 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.2110 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I2 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I2 | 1 |
| NUTR.2310 | Practice of the Nutrition Professional | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| NUTR.3450 | Community Nutrition (DCA), (SRE) | 3 |
| NUTR.3570 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR.3720 | Body Diversity and Health | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR.3010 | Food Science with Lab | 3 |
| NUTR.3360 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR.3710 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| MGMT.3010 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.3400 | IPE Research Methods | 3 |
| NUTR.4630 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
| NUTR.4810 | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease I | 3 |
| MGMT.3100 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR.4050 | Food and Nutrition Management | 3 |
| NUTR.4720 | Nutrigenetics | 3 |
| NUTR.4820 | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Complex Disease | 3 |
| PUBH.3050 | Introduction to Epidemiology (IL) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1Meets Core Curriculum Social Sciences Perspective (SS) requirement.
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.
4Organic Chemistry is required for the MPH Coordinated Program in Dietetics; Organic lecture and lab may also be required for other graduate programs
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.
Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.
Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL) | 1 |
| HSCI.1011 | Medical Terminology for Health Professionals | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 / HONR.1100 | College Writing I / First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)1 | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Introduction to Sociology (SS)1 | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.2110 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I2 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I2 | 1 |
| NUTR.2310 | Practice of the Nutrition Professional | 3 |
| PUBH.2070 | The US Healthcare System | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 121
1Meets Core Curriculum Social Sciences Perspective (SS) requirement.
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
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.
Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.
Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1011 | Medical Terminology for Health Professionals | 1 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL) | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 / HONR.1100 | College Writing I / First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)1 | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Introduction to Sociology (SS)1 | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH.1021 | Introduction to Public Health (SS)1 | 3 |
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II (SCL) | 1 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1210 | Management Precalculus (MATH) | 3 |
| NUTR.1100 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.2110 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I2 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I2 | 1 |
| NUTR.2310 | Practice of the Nutrition Profession | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1Meets Core Curriculum Social Sciences Perspective (SS) requirement.
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.2210 Organic Chemistry I AND one of the labs CHEM.2270L / CHEM.2290L Organic Chemistry Laboratory IA / Organic Chemistry Laboratory IB
4Can be replaced with CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L Survey of Chemistry II: Organic & Biochemistry w/Lab OR CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L Chemistry II w/Lab
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.
Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.
Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.
Participate in experiential learning opportunities and community-engaged research under the supervision of faculty. Potential sites include:
Work alongside faculty and graduate students to master practical research skills. Examples of research projects led and authored by students:
Nutritional science provides a strong foundation for health profession graduate degree programs.
The Nutritional Science Dietetics and General Options satisfy all prerequisite courses for the UMass Lowell Master of Public Health (MPH) in Dietetics program.
Knowing how cultural differences make an impact on health, Rabia Haider is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.
After working with Alzheimer’s patients while in high school, Bryanna Ippolito is pursuing her bachelor's in nutritional science and developed a program for students who someday may be working with Alzheimer’s patients to understand what it’s like to live with the disease.
Kyle Mehan began researching nutrition when trying to heal his own injuries. Now he promotes a plant-based diet.
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