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Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Medical Sciences

USA

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What will I learn?

The Nutrition and Medical Sciences major provides students with a strong science foundation focused in biology, physiology, and chemistry, and is particularly designed for those expecting to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school, medical school, dental school, or other health-related professions (e.g. physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, genetic counseling). The core sciences paired with nutrition courses build knowledge about the relationships between biological and chemical processes, nutrition, metabolism and health.

AREAS OF STUDY

Biology/Microbiology

Chemistry/Biochemistry

Human Physiology

Physics

Calculus

Nutrient Metabolism

Food Concepts

Nutrition Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Research Methods

Public Health and Community Nutrition

CAREER OPTIONS

Scientific and pharmaceutical fields

Food industry

Local and state public health departments

Public Policy

Academia

Sales or marketing representative for a food, pharmaceutical, or medical equipment company

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master’s or doctoral degree in Nutrition

Medical School

Dental School

PharmD Program

Physical Therapy Program

Physician Assistant

Occupational Therapy Program

Accelerated Nursing Program

Genetic Counseling Program

Graduate School

Which department am I in?

College of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$37,680.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 February 2025

Venue

College of Health Sciences

Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave,

NEWARK,

Delaware,

19713, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who

  • have a high school diploma;
  • have the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma; or
  • are beyond the age of compulsory secondary school attendance in Delaware.

English proficiency test scores:

Direct Admission

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 79 (iBT), 550 (PBT), 233 (CBT)
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8
  • Cambridge English Assessment: B2 First/171
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) : 110+
  • EIKEN: Grade 1 Pass or Pre-1 Pass (CEFR C1 or CEFR B2)
  • PTE Academic: 53
  • GaoKao English: 125+/150; 105/120
  • South Korea CSAT English Language: 1

Academic Transitions Pathway

  • IELTS: 5.5-6.0
  • TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 65-78
  • TOEFL Essentials: Below 8
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 95-109
  • EIKEN: Grade 2 Pass (CEFR B1)
  • PTE Academic: 52 or Below
  • GaoKao English: 105-124/150
  • South Korea CSAT English Language: 2

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Delaware

UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network

  • Top 201-300 universities globally (Shanghai Ranking, 2022)
  • Top 100 universities in the U.S. (US World & News, 2022)
  • One of the 10 oldest universities in the U.S., founded in 1743
  • Located close to New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia

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