Nutritional Sciences - Bachelor [4 Years]
$40,644 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Nutritional Sciences

The Department offers two areas of emphasis; Dietetics (Didactic Program) and Nutritional Sciences, through which students can obtain their Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.

What can I do with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences?

Nutrition has a wide spectrum of application in the world today. Following are some areas where nutrition serves as either primary or preparatory education:

  • Dietetics, including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, education, food service management, business, and media
  • Medicine and other related health professions requiring a solid background in the sciences and general humanities
  • Food Industry and Business, including product development, entrepreneurism, management, and research
  • Nutrition Education, teaching both on an academic level as well as through community outreach programs
  • Health and Human Services, serving cities and communities through food-related organizations or programs
  • International Nutrition, working with nutrition issues related to hunger, food policy, and food safety in third-world countries
  • Nutritional research, incorporating knowledge from disciplines such as chemistry, biology, genetics, physiology, psychology, and sociology

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $37698 $37698 $37698 $37698
Health Insurance $2946 $2946 $2946 $2946
Total Fees $40644 $40644 $40644 $40644

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1315 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 32 36 1
Duolingo Duolingo 100 120 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Official high school transcripts including students’ senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned.
  • UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores. 
    • SAT scores are made optional beginning with students applying for Spring 2021 entry and continuing through the next two admissions cycles.
  • International applicants whose primary language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.