Nutrition undergraduate option
Get nerdy about the physical, biological and chemical elements of food
If questions like “Does broccoli lower cancer risk?" or “How does food affect health?” fascinate you, choose the nutrition and health sciences option at Oregon State.
Get your hands dirty in the lab of a sports nutrition company. Or help someone manage a chronic disease.
Choose between two tracks within the nutrition and health sciences option:
The nutrition and health sciences option is a great stepping stone on your way to a physician assistant program, medical school or pharmacy school.
With an education in nutrition science, you’ll have many career options due to the growth and aging of our population, a focus on obesity prevention, management of chronic diseases and a growing emphasis on health, nutrition and wellness.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dietitian and nutritionist jobs are projected to grow at a rate of 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Start with the nutrition and health sciences option and become:
*These roles may require post-baccalaureate/graduate/professional education to qualify.
Melanie Jackson, '10
Endocrinologist at Samaritan Health Services
“Nutrition and health sciences gave me an extra set of tools I can use. It is more complementary than biology or chemistry.”
Learn more about Melanie's path to medical school
Each option within the nutrition major aligns with various careers in food and nutrition.
If you have questions regarding classes, student clubs or campus, our peer advisors would love to chat. Call or email them for advice.
For questions about the program, application process or requirements, contact our director of student recruitment and admissions, David Cortez, MEd.