These options provide a strong science background in chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. The dietetics curriculum is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), enabling graduates to apply for ACEND-accredited dietetic internships. Students in the SFNE option are prepared for certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine as well as graduate and professional study in the health professions such as medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, dentistry, nursing, and physician assistant.

Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a place where you can study biochemistry, the environment, food production, food safety, and product development, agribusiness, animal or human health, or economic development, just to mention a few of the options. As an undergraduate, your classroom could be a biotechnology laboratory or a commercial farm in South Africa. You can obtain solid undergraduate training for a complex industry or prepare yourself for medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, law, or graduate school. More than 2,500 students are pursuing degrees in more than 40 options offered in the college’s 12 departments and its associate’s degree program. Read on to find out about our programs, majors, degrees, and admissions details, so we can help you achieve your goals.