Nutrition Science Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Nutrition Science
The Nutrition Science B.S. entails the study of how nutrition affects health and disease. It involves understanding the components of food and their impact on the body. The program provides hands-on learning experiences and a solid foundation in advanced biology and biochemistry, preparing graduates for careers in medical science, advanced science degrees, public health, food research, and communication. The curriculum combines the requirements for admission to medicine and other related fields with a strong focus on nutrition and its role in preventing and treating disease. It integrates nutrition with physical and life sciences to give students a comprehensive understanding of the role of nutrients in metabolism.
Students in this major program will also select one of the five following specialty tracks: pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-physician assistant, or broad scientific exploration. Graduates of these specializations will have the experience and knowledge necessary to excel in graduate-level study as well as several related careers without further study.
If you are interested in a Nutrition Sciences major, you must take the Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE) online. The results of the CPE will determine your placement level for your first chemistry course. For more details on the CPE, contact the Department of Chemistry at (812) 855-2700.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Public Health Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Dietetic Technicians
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Bakers
- Childcare Workers
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
- Cooks, Restaurant
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Home Health Aides
- Personal Care Aides
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Social
- Enterprising
Nutrition Science Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Categorize or Classify
- Research
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
- Provide Care and Support
- Advocate
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Speak or Interact
- Promote
Creative
- Design
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.