• Students take core courses in the sciences during the first two years of the program in addition to courses in the humanities and social sciences.
  • The nutritional science option provides academic preparation for those students who intend to go to graduate school in any of the life sciences, pursue medical or other professional studies, or seek employment in biomedical sciences, nutrition, or public health.
  • The nutrition and health option is for students interested in pursuing careers in areas such as nutrition and public health, communications, or business. The curriculum includes courses in basic science, nutrition, and food, along with courses in an area of focus.
  • The dietetics option focuses on professional practice and prepares students for careers in clinical nutrition, management, public health, research, and industry. Students who graduate with this option will have completed the Boston University Didactic Program in Dietetics (BUDPD). They will be eligible to participate in the national computer matching process for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited dietetic internships. Successful completion of a dietetic internship is required prior to taking the AND national registration exam.