Nutrition Programs at Simmons University
See what it's like to be part of our Nutrition program.
More Undergraduate Program VideosThe Department of Nutrition offers students a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Wellness.
Students in Nutrition and Wellness develop a solid foundation in the sciences, communications, and business. They gain skills in critically evaluating and communicating scientific research, behavioral counseling, and understanding evidence-based approaches for chronic disease prevention and treatment.
With a degree in Nutrition and Wellness, you can pursue careers in nutrition education and counseling to promote health and wellness, and nutrition programming in local community organizations and government organizations.
You can also continue your education and study graduate programs in public health, nutrition, or journalism.
CHEM 111 | Principles of General Chemistry | 4 |
BIOL 113 | General Biology | 4 |
STAT 118 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
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STAT 227 | Intermediate Statistics: Design & Analysis | 4 |
BIOL 231 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIOL 232 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
BIOL 246 | Foundations of Exercise and Health | 4 |
NUTR 112 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 4 |
NUTR 237 | The Practice of Community Nutrition | 4 |
NUTR 248 | Food Production and Service Systems | 4 |
NUTR 101 | Food and Culinary Science | 4 |
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NUTR 201 | Advanced Food Science | 4 |
NUTR 215 | Sports Nutrition | 4 |
NUTR 381 | Advanced Applications in Community Nutrition | 4 |
NUTR 390 | Seminar: Selected Topics in Nutrition | 4 |
NUTR 360 | Lifestyle Rx | 4 |
Three 100- level course in Communications and Business. At least one in each department.
One 200- level course in either Communications or Business.
You’ll have opportunities to explore your interests, build your skills and develop mentoring relationships with leaders in the field.
Students in our Nutrition and Wellness major apply their skills through fieldwork at organizations like:
So you know that Simmons is a great place to be, you've learned about our programs, maybe even come for a visit...now you're ready to apply! Let's get started.
See what it's like to be part of our Nutrition program.
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