Nutrition Sciences - Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for the health care field with an evidence-based approach to nutrition and dietetics and medical nutrition therapy. Nutrition Sciences programs are student-focused with contact hours provided through lecture-based courses, laboratory courses, and field experiences supervised by Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists. Summer and part-time work, or volunteer experiences in the profession, are encouraged to help bolster a competitive application for the dietetic internship. Nutrition and dietetics professionals have a unique knowledge of the science and art of nutrition. The blend of scientific knowledge and social and cultural factors influencing what people eat enables Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists to assist individuals in health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management.
Please see the UNLV Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences web page at http://nutrition.unlv.edu/ for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available at https://www.unlv.edu/degree/bs-nutrition-sciences.
Please see advising information at The Division of Health Sciences Academic Advising Center at https://www.unlv.edu/healthsciences/advising.
Accreditation
Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org
Learning Outcomes
- The program will prepare graduates for a dietetics career utilizing the knowledge and skills gained during the DPD.
- Recruit and retain a diverse population of students.
- Provide mentoring opportunities to foster participation in various educational and professional activities.
- Provide students with the opportunity to work with a diverse population.
University Graduation Requirements
Please note this program is undergoing extensive changes for the 2024-2025 catalog year. Please visit https://www.unlv.edu/kns/nutrition.
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