Overview

Students in this Nutritional Sciences program at University of Wisconsin Madison often pursue graduate study in medicine, nutritional sciences, and other biological sciences. Graduates also find employment in agribusiness, the food industry, government agencies, health fields, and human services.

Others may pursue advanced degrees in nutrition, the health and social sciences, and international studies. Students concerned with food and nutrition problems of developing countries can also enroll in courses that treat the agricultural, environmental, economic, and social context of such problems with the nutrition core.

Key Facts

Obtains and can articulate specialized knowledge in the field of nutritional sciences and dietetics along with an education broad enough to meet the challenges of future careers and opportunities.

Obtains and can articulate foundational knowledge in areas relevant to the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner through both written and oral presentations.

Demonstrates quantitative literacy in math and statistics relevant to nutritional sciences and dietetics.

Demonstrates the ability to think critically and creatively, to synthesize, analyze, and integrate ideas for decision making and problem solving.

Develops the skills for life-long learning and is capable of locating, interpreting, and critically evaluating professional literature and current research.

Develops a global perspective and an appreciation for the interdependencies among individuals and their workplaces, communities, environments, and world; and an understanding of the interrelationships between science and society.

Develops a respect for truth, a tolerance for diverse views, and a strong sense of personal and professional ethics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Animal Nutrition
Human Nutritional Needs
Nutrition in the Life Span
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
World Hunger and Malnutrition
Human Anatomy
Molecular Control of Metabolism and Metabolic Disease
Public Health in Rural & Urban Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics 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

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

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

44210 USD / year

≈ 44210 USD / year
Out-of-State

44210 USD / year

≈ 44210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $16,638

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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