Nutrition Science

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Degree Requirements

Major: Nutrition Science

Degree Type: B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 120

University Degree Requirements

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
  2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.  Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
  3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
  4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
  5. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits.  Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
  6. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
  7. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.

University General Education Requirements

Communication (C)12
College Composition I
College Composition II
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing
Quantitative Reasoning (R) 3
Science and Technology (S) 10
Humanities and Fine Arts (A) 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences (B) 6
Wellness (W) 2
Cultural Diversity (D) *†
Global Perspectives (G) *†
Total Credits39
*

 May be satisfied by completing courses in another General Education category.

 General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable.  Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.

  •  A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.

Major Requirements

Nutrition Science Core Requirements
BIOC 260Elements of Biochemistry4
BIOL 220
220L
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
4
BIOL 221
221L
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
4
CHEM 117Chemical Concepts and Applications3
HNES 250Nutrition Science3
HNES 251Nutrition, Growth and Development3
HNES 261
261L
Food Selection and Preparation Principles
and Food Selection and Preparation Principles Laboratory
5
HNES 291Seminar (Introduction to Nutrition Science Careers)1
HNES 351Metabolic Basis of Nutrition4
HNES 354Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy4
MICR 202
202L
Introductory Microbiology
and Introductory Microbiology Lab
3
HNES 400Interprofessional Health Care Practice3
CSCI 114Computer Applications3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 211Introduction To Behavior Modification3
STAT 330Introductory Statistics3
HNES 260Athletic Training Medical Terminology1
Total Credits54

 BS/MS Accelerated Subplan

Students interested in pursuing the B.S. to M.S. accelerated program will complete the following requirements.

BS/MS Accelerated Coordinated Program in Nutrition Science and Dietetics
HNES 354LIntroduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory2
HNES 458LAdvanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory3
HNES 658Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy4
HNES 460LFoodservice Systems Management II Laboratory1
HNES 480Dietetics Practicum (Capstone Experience)12
HNES 668Leadership and Communication in Dietetics1
HNES 442Community Health and Nutrition Education3
HNES 442LCommunity Health and Nutrition Laboratory3
HNES 361Foodservice Systems Management I3
HNES 361LFoodservice Systems Management I Laboratory3
MGMT 320Foundations of Management3
Total Credits38

BS/MS Accelerated Subplan notes

  • A grade of ‘C’ or better is required for transfer courses in nutrition science.
  • A grade of 'C' or better is required in all HNES prefix courses. 
  • Minimum GPA requirements must be met (3.0 overall and 2.75 in sciences including BIOC 260, BIOL 220/L, BIOL 221/L, CHEM 117, HNES 250, and MICR 202/L)
  • A grade of 'C' or better is required for all required science courses (BIOC 260, BIOL 220/L, BIOL 221/L, CHEM 117, MICR 202/L)
  • A grade of 'B' or better is required for HNES 250 - Nutrition Science
  • If a student is interested in this option, they should speak with the Undergraduate Advisor for Nutrition Science in the College of Human Sciences and Education Academic Advising Center located in EML 270.
  • Students intending to pursue the Accelerated option will need a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.75 science GPA by the end of their 4th and 5th semesters to be eligible for the program.
  • Students will also be required to complete a Combined/Accelerated Degree Program Declaration Form during the summer or fall after semester 4 and then apply to the Graduate School during semester 5.
  • GRE is not required.