Overview

Nutrition is a dynamic science that incorporates knowledge of human biology and biochemistry to understand how the body utilizes nutrients and related substances for optimal health throughout the lifecycle.

Students of Nutritional Sciences at Pennsylvania State University learn the scientific rationale and practice methodology to assess the nutritional status of individuals in the clinical setting and for population analysis.
They will use these skills to implement medical nutrition therapy or understand nutrition guidelines, standards, and policies to improve the health and well-being of the population.

Students may select one or more Options: Behavioral Nutrition and Public Health, Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

Careers

Students who choose the Nutrition and Dietetics option are well prepared for a post-graduate Dietetics supervised practice program that leads to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
With the RDN, students can pursue careers in clinical dietetics, nutrition counseling, sports nutrition, public-health nutrition and policy, culinary nutrition, the food retail industry, sustainability, and applied research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism
Micronutrient Metabolism
Nutrition throughout the Life Cycle
Applying Biochemistry to Nutrition
Science and Methods of Food Preparation
Assessment of Nutritional Status
Nutrition Education and Behavior Change Theory
Community and Public Health Nutrition
Nutritional Aspects of Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Biochemistry View 456 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Official secondary school records
Official test scores: SAT or ACT
English language proficiency, if your native language is not English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43290 USD / year

≈ 43290 USD / year
Out-of-State

41790 USD / year

≈ 41790 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20644 USD / year

≈ 20644 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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