Nutrition
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duration
4 Years
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format
In-seat with some online components
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Location
Charleston
Program Overview
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Charleston and prepare for a rewarding career in health and wellness. As chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity continue to rise, the demand for skilled professionals in nutrition and dietetics is growing. Our undergraduate nutrition program combines a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and food science with hands-on learning and real-world applications.
Students will explore the connection between nutrition, disease prevention, and lifestyle health, gaining the knowledge and skills to assess dietary needs, design nutrition plans, and promote public health in clinical, community, and global settings. Whether your goal is to become a nutritionist, health coach, or registered dietitian, or to pursue graduate study, UC’s nutrition degree provides the tools to succeed in this fast-growing field.
It has a broad biology and chemistry component to enable students to understand how nutrition affects the body. It can also open the door to diverse opportunities in public health, sports, the food industry, and even opportunities in nutrition communications.
Accreditation Statement
The University of Charleston has submitted its application for approval of the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Program Highlights
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Study nutrition through the lens of biology, chemistry, and food science while applying your knowledge in project-based coursework and clinical collaborations. Our program blends scientific rigor with practical skills for nutrition careers.
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the modern food system, from its historical underpinnings to current practices in food safety, production, and policy, and its impact on individual and community health.
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Learn how nutrition impacts health on individual, community, and global levels. Gain the skills to work in public health, sports nutrition, or nutrition education, and become an advocate for accessible, evidence-based nutrition.
Program Outcomes
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Build strong skills in nutrition assessment, planning, and intervention strategies that can be applied in healthcare, wellness, and community settings.
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Understand how life and physical sciences inform nutrition practices and how to use that knowledge in roles such as clinical nutrition, health education, or food policy.
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Graduate with a competitive foundation for advanced study in dietetics, public health, medical nutrition therapy, or professional healthcare programs.