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Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences

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The science of nutrition is the study of nutrients in food and the body's metabolism of these nutrients. As an applied science, nutrition is based on biochemistry and physiology, but can also include sociology, psychology, genetics, microbiology, pathology, animal sciences, and statistics. Consequently, the nutritionist often cooperates with workers in many different fields. The nutrition program at UNH is designed to permit specialized study in human and/or animal nutrition.

The Nutritional Science faculty have developed a Strategic Plan for the next five years. Click here to view that plan.

Currently, two curricula are offered to meet the educational needs of students with differing professional aspirations:

Basic Science Curriculum. Provides students with a solid science background in biology, chemistry, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, and physics. Upon graduation, students are well prepared for technically oriented jobs in science. This curriculum is also excellent preparation for students planning further education in graduate school or professional schools of medicine and dentistry.

Dietetics Curriculum. Developmentally accredited by the American Dietetics Association (ADA), this curriculum prepares students to apply for a post-graduate dietetic internship. Completing this internship and passing the ADA examination are essential for becoming a registered dietitian (RD), requisite for employment opportunities in clinical dietetics and community nutrition.

For more information about this program, please contact Colette Janson-Sand at (603) 862-1723 or Email: chjs@cisunix.unh.edu.