The Nutrition Science specialization provides the training necessary to pursue advanced study in nutrition leading towards a career in nutrition research. This option also can be used for those students seeking admission to medical, dental, optometric, nursing and other health-related programs and schools. In addition to the courses listed, a year of introductory physics is also required for admission to most medical schools. Pre-medical students should also maintain contact with the premedical advisor for current information. MATH 153, Pre-Calculus Mathematics I, or an equivalent course needs to be completed before a student is admitted to this specialization.

Required Courses

Please Note: Completing these courses does not guarantee admission to Central Washington University or the degree program.

• FSN Core Requirements Credits: (25-30)
• BIOL 181 - General Biology I Credits: (5)
• BIOL 182 - General Biology II Credits: (5)
• BIOL 183 - General Biology III Credits: (5)
• BIOL 220 - Introductory Cell Biology Credits: (5)
• BIOL 355 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (5)
• BIOL 356 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: (5)
• CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
• CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: (1)
• CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III Credits: (4)
• CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III Credits: (1)
• CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
• CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (2)
• CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
• CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I Credits: (3)
• CHEM 431LAB - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: (2)
• CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II Credits: (3)
• NUTR 341 - Nutrition I Credits: (3)
• NUTR 440 - Experimental Foods Credits: (3)
• NUTR 440LAB - Experimental Foods Laboratory Credits: (2)
• NUTR 442 - Nutrition Assessment Laboratory Credits: (2)
• NUTR 443 - Nutrition II Credits: (5)
• NUTR 444 - Medical Nutrition Therapy II Credits: (3)

Total Credits: 104

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