Degree Requirements—BS in Nutrition, Nutrition Science Concentration

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition degree from UIC, students need to complete university, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition degree requirements for the Nutrition Science concentration are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Applied Health Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

Degree Requirements

Note: Students who do not place into certain courses or do not carefully plan sequential course work should expect to take summer session courses or possibly take longer than two years to complete the pre-nutrition course work. Students should seek advising from the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition for advice on course planning. Visit the department website for additional information and directions on becoming a nutrition science major.

General Education and Pre-Nutrition Course Requirements

These are required prerequisites for many of the Nutrition Science Core courses and therefore, should be completed within the first two years of the program.

a

This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.

b

Students should consult the General Education section of the catalog for a list approved courses in this category.

c

This course is approved for the Understanding U.S. Society General Education category.

d

This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.

e

General Education credit is given for successful completion of both CHEM 122 and CHEM 123 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125.

f

BIOS 120 is not required as a prerequisite for CHEM 352/BIOS 352 for Nutrition Science students.

g

Completion of MATH 110 may be satisfied through placement exam or CLEP. Students may meet the math requirement through completion of MATH 110 or an upper-level math course.

Degree Requirements—Nutrition Science Concentration

Nutrition Science Required Courses

a

This course is approved for the Exploring World Cultures General Education category

Electives

a

Elective courses will depend upon students' postgraduation goals. It is recommended that students who intend to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians take HN 330 and HN 332. 

Sample Course Schedule—Nutrition Science