B.S. in Nutritional Sciences & Wellness
$69,680
Median industry Pay (U.S. BLS 2023)
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Entry Terms
Tucson/Main
Campus Locations
Launch a thriving career in health, food product development, food management and more with a major in Nutritional Sciences & Wellness. This dynamic program also provides an excellent foundation for advanced studies in a range of healthcare fields.
Why major in Nutritional Sciences & Wellness?
Learn how to transform lives through food and health with an impactful major in nutritional sciences. This program gives you the skills necessary to discover solutions to critical health and wellness challenges. You'll have numerous opportunities to participate in hands-on experiences, including laboratory research and community outreach programs, alongside our expert faculty and staff.
Explore innovative solutions to improve nutrition-based wellness and make a tangible difference in public health. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for advanced studies in various healthcare disciplines, including nutrition & disease, nutritional biology and nutrition communication. Join us in pioneering new ways to enhance health and well-being through the science of nutrition.
- Confirm whether you meet University of Arizona eligibility requirements based on your application type:
- Start your university application. To request a paper application, contact admissions at 520-621-3237 or admissions@arizona.edu.
- Finalize and submit your materials before the application deadline. The review process typically takes 2-3 weeks.
A degree in Nutritional Sciences & Wellness prepares you for careers in healthcare and dietetics, fitness training and wellness. It also serve as a springboard for graduate programs in health and food science. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for nutrition and dietitians was $69,680 per year with a faster than average job growth overall (2023).
Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:
- Health Care: Health care offers a diverse range of career opportunities, from direct patient care to administrative and research roles, all dedicated to improving and maintaining public health.
- Public Policy/Health: Develop policies on nutrition that promote health and wellness at the federal, state and local levels.
- Education & Research: Engage in advancing nutritional knowledge and public health through teaching, conducting studies, and developing innovative nutrition programs.
- Food Science: Explore careers focused on improving food quality, safety, and production, working in areas such as product development, quality control, and food safety regulation.
As a Nutritional Sciences and Wellness student at the University of Arizona, you’ll learn how to integrate dietetics, food science, nutrition policy, health behavior, biochemistry, and physiology to develop solutions for improving health and wellness. Courses required to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences are subject to change, so remember to meet with your advisor regularly to review your course plan.
Nutritional Sciences & Wellness students have the unique opportunity to gain fundamental and applied experience in the classroom, lab and field with courses like:
- Nutrition & Metabolism
- Applied Nutrition & Disease
- Nutritional Biology
- Intuitive Eating
- Nutrition Communication