The Nutrition Science Option provides students with an integrative curriculum well-grounded in the basic sciences with practical application of the principles of nutrient biochemistry and metabolism to understand how diet can impact health and disease. The program is designed to meet the requirements for application to health-related professional schools and programs, including graduate study in nutrition and related disciplines. Nutrition Science students have access to a dedicated pre-health advisor in the College of Human Sciences to assist students in course selection, the professional school application process, and career planning.
The Nutrition Science Option also has agreements with the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy for entrance into pharmacy school and Bluefield University in partnership with VCOM-Auburn for its anesthesia assistant program. Both partnerships permit students to take only three years of undergraduate classes before starting in the respective programs. Students will begin the application process in their junior year. After successful completing of first year, the College of Human Sciences will approve conferral of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Nutrition Science.
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"The nutrition science option was an appealing choice for me because it fulfilled the requirements for health and professional schools while at the same time, provided me with exposure to topics ranging from macronutrient metabolism and medical nutrition to diabetes, obesity and cancer. I also had the opportunity to participate in basic science research in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin W. Huggins. This proved to be an invaluable training experience as it affirmed my goal to pursue a career as a biomedical scientist."
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mangelsdorf / Kliewer Laboratory Howard Hughes Medical Institute Department of Pharmacology UT Southwestern Medical Center
The mission of the Nutrition Science option at Auburn University is to provide a high-quality program of study that integrates core nutrition science courses with additional courses in chemistry, physics, and biology to prepare graduates for entry into professional/graduate schools or nutrition-related careers dedicated to enhancing human well-being and quality of life.
The Nutrition Science curriculum will:
Upon completion of the NSPM curriculum, students will be able to:
