Turn your passion for food, health, and innovation into a career that makes a difference. The Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition empowers students with the scientific knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-growing food, nutrition, and wellness industries.

Students complete University general education and graduation requirements alongside major coursework that builds a strong foundation for a variety of career pathways.

Choose Your Path

Students personalize their experience by selecting one of three tracks:

• Food Science
• Human Nutrition (Pre-Dietetics)
• Food, Nutrition, and Business

Food Science

Explore the science behind the foods we eat—from product development to food safety and quality. This track is ideal for students interested in innovation, technology, and improving the global food supply.

• Curriculum meets national standards established by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
• Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge labs and industry-relevant experiences
• Option to accelerate your degree with a combined BS–MS in Food Science and Hospitality Management Systems

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in food product development, quality assurance, food safety, and more.

Human Nutrition (Pre-Dietetics)

Turn your passion for nutrition and health into a meaningful career helping others live better lives. This track prepares students for advanced study and supervised practice in dietetics.

• Includes all prerequisite coursework for the ACEND-accredited accelerated BS–MS Coordinated Program in Dietetics
• Qualified students transition seamlessly into the graduate program upon acceptance
• Clear, guided pathway toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Food, Nutrition, and Business

Combine science with strategy. This innovative track blends food science, nutrition, and business to prepare students for leadership roles in a competitive global marketplace.

• Develop skills in product development, marketing, entrepreneurship, and management
• Ideal for students interested in launching businesses or leading within the food and wellness industries
• Prepares graduates for careers where technical expertise meets business insight

Note: This track does not include an accelerated BS–MS option.