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Nutrition Science

Nutrition science integrates nutrition and the physical and life sciences, such as chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physiology, to promote healthy lifestyles.

Special Opportunities

Special opportunities include individualized research with faculty members, laboratory experiences, and volunteer opportunities in nutrition education.

Careers

The study of nutrition science lays a solid foundation for future academics, researchers, doctors, dentists, physicians' assistants, and other health professionals. Graduates with a bachelor's degree can also work in government agencies that focus on nutrition, or they can pursue laboratory work or pharmaceutical sales.

Graduates with an M.S. in Nutrition Science can do research in nutrition, food science, or health, and with additional courses they can also pursue Dietetic Registration.

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
Master of Science in Applied Health Science

For more information, contact:
Department of Applied Health Science
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Indiana University
HPER 116
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109

Phone: (812) 855-3627
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