BS Biology/MS Nutrition
Students complete this accelerated BS/MS program in five years and receive a bachelor of science degree with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry and a masters of science degree in nutrition. Graduates of this program will find opportunities and careers in a variety of fields promoting health, which include research, government programs, weight loss centers, and exercise facilities.
Application to this program occurs in the second semester of the student's junior year and is directed to the Chair of the Nutrition Department. A grade pointaverage of 3.0 is required, but no GRE scores are necessary.
Year One
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 Courses | ||
| General Biology | BIOL-113 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Principles of Zoology | BIOL-218 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Microbiology | BIOL-221 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Principles of Chemistry | CHEM-113 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Organic Chem I | CHEM-114 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Multidisciplinary Core Course | MCC-101 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Multidisciplinary Core Course | MCC-102 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Year Two
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 Courses | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition Sci | NUTR-112 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Cell Biology | BIOL-225 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Organic Chemistry II | CHEM-225 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Quantitative Analysis | CHEM-226 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Calculus I | MATH-120 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Year Three
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 Courses | ||
| Anatomy & Physiology I | BIOL-231 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL-232 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Advanced Topics in Biochem. | CHEM-347 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Introductory Statistics | MATH-118 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Practice Commun Nutrition | NUTR-237 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Year Four
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 Courses | ||
| HC Syst: Interdis Perspective | SHS-450 | 3.00 | Lecture |
| HC Syst: Interdis Perspective | SHS-450 | 3.00 | Lecture |
| Research Methods | SHS-410 | 3.00 | Lecture |
| Research Methods | SHS-410 | 3.00 | Lecture |
| Genetics | BIOL-336 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Independent Lab Research | BIOL-350 | 4.00 | INS |
| Internship | BIOL-370 | 4.00 | INT |
