Overview

Understanding nutrition, especially nutritional content, can have a remarkable impact on our health. Educating the public about the benefits of nutrition, and the various ways healthy living can improve our well-being, is the focus of the BS degree in nutritional sciences.

The Nutritional Sciences degree from Rochester Institute of Technology blends biological, chemical, and behavioral sciences to help health professionals, administrators of nutrition and health promotion programs, and the general public better understand and translate the science of food into policy and practice.

Nutritionists and nutrition scientists apply their knowledge to help businesses offer employee wellness programs; assist food systems administrators and engineers involved in food innovation and technology; and oversee government programs addressing food insecurity and population health issues.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Prepare students to apply nutrition principles, concepts, and practices to domains aligned with health and wellbeing.

Demonstrate ability to integrate science-based nutrition information and research into practice.

Develop communication skills and professional behaviors for entry into professional practice.

Apply principles of management and systems to deliver nutrition programs and services.

Prepare students for successful application to graduate and professional schools or professional employment in health and nutrition careers.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills for customer service including: development and delivery of information, products and services to individuals, groups, and populations.

Career Opportunities

Careers in nutrition are diverse, ranging from policy development, communications, and social and community services. You can choose to select electives to become eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a respected credential in health care education. You will also be well prepared to pursue graduate study for a career in medicine, allied health, or research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Education

Cooperative Education Experience

Techniques of Dietetics Education

Cooperative Education Experience

Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle

Community Nutrition

Health and Nutrition Research Foundations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Spring Semester applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 511 other Bachelors in Medicine 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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General requirements

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes 4 years of English, 3-4 years of mathematics, 2-3 years of science, and 3 years of social studies and/or history.

Specific math and science requirements and other recommendations

3 years of math is required.
Biology and chemistry required.

Tuition Fees

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60774 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60774 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

60774 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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Overview

Program Goals and Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

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