Overview

On the Nutrition and Human Performance program from Gannon University learn how nutrients fuel the body and affect your mind, examine diseases, and gain extensive training in exercise and nutritional science to prepare you for a rewarding career working with elite athletes or in clinical settings.

Key facts

Apply your classroom knowledge through projects with Gannon’s athletic teams and community partners.

Put your knowledge and skills to use in a clinical practicum during your senior year.

Complete a customized internship of 100 hours in length at a minimum.

Learn to Lead the Way in Nutrition and Human Performance

Understand the nutritional factors that impact physical performance both in competitive and non-competitive settings.

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of how nutrients can fuel the body, contribute to disease, and learn about psychophysiological perspectives of nutrition.

Develop the foundational knowledge in the biological sciences, nutrition and exercise science to prepare you to be successful in the field.

Careers and opportunities

Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:

Prepare for graduate studies in Gannon’s Master of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology program or a dietetics program to increase your professional marketability.

Pursue certification opportunities through the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Sports Education Program, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Enter a field that is increasingly in demand and with a starting wage in excess of $41,300, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition Today: Contemporary Issues and Insights

Nutrition

Nutrition and Health

Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Advanced Sport Nutrition

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition and Disease

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Gannon accepts applications at any time, however, applicants who need a student visa must apply at least 6 weeks before they want to begin studying at Gannon.

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 494 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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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application to Gannon University.

Transcripts

Letter(s) of recommendation

Additional Documents

Bank Statement and Affidavit of Support Form

Evidence of English Proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

38110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38110 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38110 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38110 USD per year during 48 months.

Fees $1,386

Fees include University Fee $1,100, APB $114, SGA $66, Engagement $106

Living costs for Erie

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Gannon University has a wide variety of merit based, need-based and athletic financial awards.

The generous merit-based scholarship program recognizes a students outstanding performance in the classroom.

Students accepted to Gannon will receive notification of academic and merit awards they qualify for with their acceptance letter from the Gannon University Admissions Office.

Student athletes should contact Gannon's Athletic Office for information on scholarships in their chosen sport.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nutrition and Human Performance.

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Overview

Key facts

Learn to Lead the Way in Nutrition and Human Performance

Careers and opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Erie

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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