Nutrition Program
About the Program
The Nutrition program (pre-medicine/pre-professional) is for those interested in a career in areas such as nutrition, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduates of the program receive a bachelor of science. Students in the program must maintain a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0 (C) and must also earn a 2.0 or better in all required courses within the major.
Admission
Admission requirements to the Nutrition program are the same as those for admission to Ohio University in general. No special prerequisites need to be met prior to declaring a major in Nutrition. Candidates are encouraged, however, to begin the program early in their college careers. High school chemistry and biological science courses also are strongly recommended. For information on admission to Ohio University for both freshmen and transfer students, go online to Ohio University Admissions.
Overview of Coursework
Students pursuing any of the nutrition programs can expect to take courses that cover the topics below. For the most up to date details on curriculum and credit hours, go online to Ohio University's Undergraduate Catalog.
- Introduction to food systems
- Science of food
- Experimental foods
- Quantity food production
- Professional development
- Lifespan nutrition
- Nutrient metabolism
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition in the community
- Nutrition counseling
- Biological sciences
- Chemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Genetics
Program Contact
David Holben, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
holben@ohio.edu
740.593.2875
