Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Nutrition Science Major (B.S.F.N.S.)


Major code BS6474

College of Health Sciences and Professions
Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, School of
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.566.0470
Fax: 740.593.0289
boney@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/

Division of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Jana Hovland,  contact person
hovland@ohio.edu
Website: www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/food-nutrition/undergraduate

Program Overview

The nutrition science program (premedicine/preprofessional) is for those interested in a career in nutrition, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other professions.

To remain active in this program students must:

  1. maintain overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or better in all hours attempted at Ohio University; and
  2. earn at least a 2.0 (C) or better in all major and related required courses

To remain active, students must also successfully earn a C (2.0) in all required courses within the retake limit. Additional elective courses may be needed to gain admission into some professional school/graduate programs.

Note: Admission to graduate and professional programs can be very competitive, with most programs requiring a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher. Completing the graduation requirements of Ohio University and nutrition program does not guarantee that students will be accepted into post-baccalaureate programs. Students must apply to and be granted acceptance into such programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

  • Students will be able to integrate nutrition-related information and research into nutrition-related practice.
  • Students will be able to integrate food-related information and research into food-related practice.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate effective written communication through portfolio development for professional level practice.
  • Students will be able to develop and implement a nutrition and wellness intervention for individuals/groups, considering the role of environment, food, nutrition, and lifestyle choices on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Students will be able to describe basic concepts of nutritional genomics.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

    Opportunities Upon Graduation

    The nutrition science program is a pre-professional program for those interested in a career in nutrition research, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other professions. Completion of this program qualifies graduates for admission to related graduate and professional programs. Additional courses may be required for some programs. In addition, graduates can pursue employment in a food and nutrition research setting or related area.  Graduates of this program do not meet the didactic requirements to become a registered dietitian.

    Requirements

    Major Hours Requirement


    The nutrition science major requires a minimum of 125 hours.

    Universitywide Graduation Requirements


    To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

    College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions


    View the College-Level Requirements for the College of Health Sciences and Professions .

    Anatomy Sequence


    Complete one of the following sequence options with at least a C (2.0) or better grade in each course:

    Anatomy Sequence Option 1


    Complete the following courses:

    Anatomy Sequence Option 2


     Complete the following course:

    Biochemistry Requirement


    Complete one of the following courses with at least a C (2.0) or better grade:

    Mathematics Requirement


    Complete one of the following courses with at least a C (2.0) or better grade:

    Microbiology Sequence


    Complete one of the following course sequence options with at least a C (2.0) or better grade in each course:

    Microbiology Sequence Option 1


     Complete the following courses:

    Microbiology Sequence Option 2


    Complete the following courses:

    Physiology Sequence


    Complete one of the following sequence options with at least a C (2.0) or better grade in each course:

    Physiology Sequence Option 1


    Complete the following courses:

    Physiology Sequence Option 2


    Complete the following courses: