Course variations

Course summary

This program focuses on nutrition and diet as critical factors in the prevention and treatment of the major diseases that cause death and disability in the U.S. Over the past decade, this awareness has led to an increase in the diversity of opportunities available to the person trained in nutrition and food science. Dietitians address food and nutrition needs of individuals through health promotion guidance and medical nutrition therapy. Nutrition professionals may provide nutrition counseling in clinical settings and nutrition education in groups, manage food programs, communicate nutrition information to the public, and conduct nutrition research. Food science professionals examine the physical and chemical properties of foods and apply these principles in the area of food technology to improved flavor, desirable texture and enhanced nutritional value of foods. Food scientists are employed in food companies, test kitchens and research facilities.

Program modules

The modules include FS 131 Food Science I, NFS 141Nutrition I, NFS 330Food Science II, NFS 331Food Science II, NFS 333Nutrition Education, NFS 335Institutional Management, NFS 341Advanced Nutrition I, NFS 342Nutrition and Human Development, NFS 343Medical Nutrition Therapy I, NFS 402Seminar in Nutrition and Food Science, NFS 435Food Service Systems, NFS 441Community Nutrition, NFS 442Medical Nutrition Therapy II, NFS 445Advanced Nutrition II Laboratory, BIOL 230Microbiology Lecture and Lab, BIOL 280Biochemistry of Health and Nutrition.

Entry requirement for international students

Students will be considered on the basis of overall strength of academic preparation; grades in individual subjects; overall high school average; and SAT or ACT scores. Applicants who have taken the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination must submit test scores and can be eligible provided they have taken the required academic units in high school. The college recommends four years of English, four years of social studies, three years of mathematics, two years of a foreign language, two years of laboratory sciences, and one year of performing or visual arts as the academic preparation needed for success in college. International applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate a firm command of the English language by scoring a minimum of 500 on the TOEFL.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Hunter College Of The City University Of New York

Department name

School of Health Professions, School of Health Sciences