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Science isn't just about test tubes and experiments. It's
about people. Science helps make people's lives better in
a myriad of ways — from improving their daily diets
to achieving medical breakthroughs that help cure life-threatening
diseases.
All majors in the Department of Foods and Nutrition have
a strong science component including organic chemistry, biochemistry,
and human physiology. There are many opportunities for undergraduates
to work and learn in a clinical research setting.
The majors in the Department of Foods & Nutrition are excellent pre-professional majors. Pre-professional requirements can be met through the curriculum structure of these majors and by incorporating the flexibility of elective credit hours. Students can fulfill requirements for pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-physical therapy, pre-optomety, as well as other health profession programs. Click here for pre-professional admission requirements. In complement to pre-professional advising in our own department, the University employs an excellent Health Professions advisor for the entire campus. Click here for her website.
Majors
Dietetics
Designed for students interested in careers such
as nutrition counseling, hospital and clinical dietetics,
public health nutrition programs, clinical research, private
practice in nutrition, and institutional foodservice management.
Many students choose to combine a major in dietetics with
a major in nutrition, fitness, and health.
Foods and Nutrition in Business
Designed for students interested
in combining food science and nutrition with communication
and business for careers in consumer affairs, advertising,
sales, writing, and product development and evaluation.
Nutrition, Fitness, and Health
Designed for students interested
in careers in nutrition/fitness/wellness programs in hospitals,
fitness centers, and other industries. Many students choose
to double-major in NFH and dietetics.
Nutrition Science
Designed for students who wish to obtain
greater depth in the physical and biological sciences to
prepare for additional education, such as graduate school
or medical school.
Minors
List
of Minors at Purdue
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