Food Science and Human Nutrition and Dietetics majors will find that the curriculum with additional courses meets the entrance requirements for medical, dental, and veterinary schools. For Food Science students, additional courses in physics and chemistry are required. For Human Nutrition and Dietetics students, additional courses in physics, chemistry and mathematics are required.

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition has three concentrations -?Food Science, Food Management, or Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

In all concentrations, students can apply for competitive scholarships within the School and College and through professional organizations such as the Maine Nutrition Council, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Institute of Food Technologists, Northeast IFT Section, and industry. All scholarships are based upon scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, and interests. Many students in this major have been successful in obtaining scholarships.