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Nutrition Science Concentration

The concentration in Nutrition Science is for students wishing to apply to post-baccalaureate programs in the health professions in order to become physicians, optometrists, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, physician assistants, and related health professionals.  The curriculum meets the course requirements for the minor in Pre-Medical Studies and contains a strong foundation in basic science with an additional emphasis on the applied science of human nutrition.

  Suggested Plan of Study | Admission Requirements

The B.S. degree with a concentration in Nutrition Science provides undergraduate preparation for students who wish to apply to professional programs in the health professions.  Additional coursework would be required to be eligible to apply for dietetic internships to become a registered dietitian.

Students interested in applying to medical school or other professional programs in the health professions should contact the Health Professions Office for more information on admission requirements of selected professional schools and to register as a pre-health professional student.

Students in the Nutrition Science concentration may choose to take electives in biological sciences, exercise science, psychology or other areas in preparation for future careers. Students may be involved in research or teaching by taking credits for special projects, or through work-study and/or work-merit positions. The Nutrition Club sponsors guest speakers and community nutrition education projects. Outstanding students are eligible for the Kappa Omicron Nu and Phi Tau Sigma honor societies.

Competitive scholarships are available within the department and college.

Nutrition Science Suggested Plan of Study

First Year
FSN 101 - Introduction to Food & Nutrition
NFA 117 - Issues & Opportunities
ENG 101 - College Composition
MAT 126 - Calculus I
CMJ 103 - Fund. Public Communication
BIO 100 - Introductory Biology
BIO 200 - Biology of Organisms
PSY 100 - General Psychology
Electives

Second Year
CHY 121, 123 - Intro to Chemistry and Lab
CHY 122, 124 - Molecular Basis of Chemical Change and Lab
FSN 230 - Nutritional and Medical Terminology
FSN 270 - World Food and Nutrition
MAT 232 - Principles of Statistical Inference
BMB 280 - Intro to Molecular and Cellular Biology
INT 200 - Orientation to Health Professions
Ethics - General Education requirement
Western Cultural Tradition – General Education requirement

Third Year
FSN 301 - Life Cycle Nutrition
FSN 330 - Intro to Food Science
CHY 251/253 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab
CHY 252/254 - Organic Chemistry II and Lab
BMB 322/323 - Biochemistry and Lab
BMB 300/305 - General Microbiology and Lab
ENG 317 - Business and Technical Writing
FSN 430 - Counseling & Diet Therapy

Fourth Year
NUR 303 - Pathophysiology
FSN 401 - Community Nutrition
FSN 410 - Human Nutrition Metabolism
FSN 412 - Applied Clinical Nutrition
FSN 420 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
PHY 111 - General Physics I
PHY 112 - General Physics II
FSN 270 - World Food and Nutrition
Artistic and Creative Expression General Education


Admission Requirements

Scholastic Aptitude Test

High School Courses:
English 4 units
Algebra 2 units
Geometry 1 unit
Other Mathematics 1 unit
Chemistry 1 unit
Biology 1 unit
History/Social Science 2 units
Academic Electives 5 units


TOTAL 17 units

(1 unit = 1 full year course)


Transfers from other programs at the University of Maine or other colleges and universities are expected to meet these minimum requirements. Transfer students should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator (below) for more information prior to applying.

Inquiries:

Dr. Susan Sullivan
Undergraduate Coordinator
Food Science and Human Nutrition
103 Hitchner Hall
(207) 581-3130
Fax: (207) 581-1636
susan_sullivan@umenfa.maine.edu

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