Nutritional Sciences, B.S.
Food fuels the body. If we don’t eat well, our health can suffer in big ways. When you study nutritional sciences, you dig into the science of food and its effects on the body. You become prepared to live a healthier life and help educate others on how and why good nutrition is important to their health and overall wellness.
In this program, you will learn not only the chemistry, biology and physiology behind human nutrition, but also the psychological and sociological reasons that cause people to eat the way they do. Classes explore topics such as nutritional biochemistry, global nutrition, the human microbiome and its relation to nutrition, nutrition through the lifespan and community nutrition.
With a nutritional sciences degree, you could work as a nutrition researcher, instructor, educator or community health worker. This major can also prepare you for medical school, dental school or other advanced health care degrees.
Campus Information
Moscow
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, retirement plans, mental health benefits and other valuable supplemental benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family. Choose from:
Two health plans
Three dental plans
Three healthcare spending accounts
Campus
Be Brave and Bold when you work on our vibrant and welcoming campus.
Join in events including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, athletics and social gatherings.
Have a voice on campus: make an impact and grow professionally by participating in Faculty Senate, Staff Council or one our university committees.
Community
Enjoy work-life balance in one of our statewide locations.
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! This safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities and natural beauty.
Not in Moscow? No problem. U of I hires throughout the state, with centers in Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls, as well as 42 outlying offices and many research and learning facilities.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Academic Requirements
First Year Student: A 2.5 on a 4.0 Grade Point Average scale is required from your secondary school. You must meet criteria for admission to university-level study in your home country.
Accepted Credit
International Baccalaureate Credit
General Certificate of Education
Global Assessment Certificate
AP and CLEP Credit
Transfer Student: If you have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits, you will need 2.0 GPA from your previous institution. If you're transferring to the College of Engineering, you will need a 2.8 GPA. Other departments may have additional requirements. If you have completed fewer than 14 transferable credits, you must meet the first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.
Undergraduate
The following are acceptable as proof of English competency for students for whom English is not their primary language. The substitutions are considered to be equivalent to a TOEFL score of 525/70 and are available only for undergraduate students applying for admission in degree and non-degree seeking programs.
Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP).
SAT evidence based reading and writing minimum score of 550 (SAT taken March 2016 and after).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 70.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.0.
Duolingo English Test minimum score of 100 for our Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 applicants.
See more accepted programs and countries eligible for waivers on the language requirements list.
Students who qualify academically but have not yet achieved U of I's minimum English language proficiency requirement must enroll in the American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) to achieve the University's English language requirement. If the required level of language proficiency is not achieved within a two-year time period applicants may continue in ALCP and will need to submit a new application for admission to the academic department.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
110528 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 60 USD