Introduction

The Nutritional Sciences major emphasizes intensive study in biological and physical sciences as a basis for understanding the science of nutrition and the relationships between nutrients and human health.  Core course requirements emphasize human nutrition with areas of study in energy metabolism, proteins, vitamins, minerals, human development, and clinical and community nutrition.  Issues and techniques involved in nutrition research, food and nutrition laboratory experiences and an independent research project are included in the core courses.  Supporting discipline courses emphasize biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, microbiology, physics and physiology.

This major is designed to meet the admissions requirements of most colleges of medicine, dentistry and paramedical colleges while the student pursues a bachelors degree in a clinically related area.  The major also prepares students to enter graduate school programs in nutrition and other life sciences.  Graduates in Nutritional Sciences qualify for positions in the food industry, corporate wellness and health promotion programs, public health programs, pharmaceutical sales, and similar occupations.

If you wish to obtain more information about this major, please access the sidebar directory, download the complete Nutritional Sciences Handbook, or contact:

Professor Dale R. Romsos, Ph.D.
Nutritional Sciences Coordinator
106E G.M. Trout FSHN Bldg.
E-mail address: dromsos@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-8474 ext 104
Fax: 517-432-5295

The Gourman Report ranked the MSU Nutritional Sciences Program 3^rd in the U.S. out of 218 programs evaluated.