BS Nutritional Sciences | College of Health Sciences

Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) BS Nutritional Sciences Program is a science-intensive program that will help you better understand the relationships among food, nutrients, eating behavior, wellness and human health. In addition to sharpening the scientific and technical knowledge essential to nutritional sciences, you’ll develop critical thinking and professional communication skills through coursework in public speaking, statistics, business and professional writing, and courses which delve into relevant research literature.

Why choose us?

You’ll benefit from small class sizes and personal attention from our dedicated faculty.
You will gain hands-on experience developing and teaching food demos, nutrition classes, and nutrition programs to staff, students and the community (Feeding America, Silver Springs Neighborhood Center, YMCA, and others).
Cooperative endeavors with UWM’s University Recreation, Athletics and academic programs enhance your experience.

Apply

To apply to the BS Nutritional Sciences Program you must first apply to UWM. On your application select “Nutritional Sciences” as your intended area of study. You will be classified as “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” upon admission to the University.

After you have completed the prerequisite courses during your first two years of study, you will be eligible to apply for admission to the major and professional core courses. The application for admission to the Nutritional Sciences program is available during the months of February and September.

Cost

Tuition

For the most up-to-date information, visit the UWM Enrollment & Financial Services website . Be sure you are viewing the Undergraduate Fee Schedule for the appropriate semester.

UWM offers the following Tuition Reduction Programs for out-of-state residents:

Minnesota–Wisconsin Tuition Reciprocity agreement
(Minnesota residents)
Midwest Student Exchange Program
(Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio residents)
Milwaukee Advantage Program
(Illinois residents)

Mandatory/Segregated Fees

These funds are earmarked for the support of certain student services. See the Mandatory/Segregated Fees document for the appropriate semester on the UWM Enrollment & Financial Services website .

Additional Course Fees

There may also be additional course fees that could include differential tuition, distance education fees, or special course fees. To see if your courses have additional fees, go to web.uwm.edu/registrar/tools/fee .

Aid

UWM & CHS Scholarships

Complete the FAFSA then go to the UWM Panther Scholarship Portal . Sign in using your PAWS credentials and complete the General Application and the CHS application. You may save your work and return to the portal at a later time. Additional information can be found at uwm.edu/scholarships .

State & National Scholarships/Awards

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UWM Emergency Grant

The UWM Emergency Grant is funded by several private contributions and is available to students when they have unforeseen circumstances that may negatively influence their academic success. You can be awarded up to $1,000 for non-academic expenses (e.g., car repairs, medical bills, rent, utilities, child care, food, etc.). Learn more at uwm.edu/emergencygrant .

Resources

Contact

Torry Rufer, MS
Academic Advisor
414-229-2758 • tjrufer@uwm.edu

Lori A. Klos, PhD, RD
Program Director
414-251-8220 • lklos@uwm.edu

The BS Nutritional Sciences degree will not grant you the professional credential of “Registered Dietitian” or “Dietitian.”

Effective January 1, 2024, a minimum of a master’s degree will be required in order to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). UWM’s BS Nutritional Sciences degree will prepare you to apply for UWM’s proposed Master of Public Health – Nutrition and Dietetics track degree program.

Future Education Model Program in Nutrition and Dietetics
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has applied to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) to open a new and innovative program to prepare Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Fall 2023.

Our eligibility application was accepted by ACEND* and we are in the candidacy process for our proposed Future Education Model Graduate program: Master of Public Health – Nutrition and Dietetics track. The program is not accepting applications at this time but will do so upon successful completion of the eligibility application process if the program receives candidacy for accreditation status from ACEND.

Contact Lori Klos, lklos@uwm.edu, 414-251-8220 for more information.

*The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) released the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for programs in nutrition and dietetics (see www.eatrightpro.org/FutureModel). These accreditation standards integrate didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum designed to prepare nutrition and dietetics practitioners for future practice.

Admission to UWM

New College Students

Transfer Students

If you are transferring to UWM from another post-secondary institution, you are subject to the program requirements at the time of admission to UWM.

While the University Registrar will review academic transcripts and perform pre-approved department course-for-course transfers, the Department of Kinesiology reserves the right to modify transfer requests.

Course transfers may not be approved if grades achieved are below required levels or if courses were taken beyond a reasonable time period.

You may also appeal for course substitution consideration if the content of a course taken is significantly similar to a program requirement. You should submit syllabi for such appeals to your academic advisor, who will forward them to faculty for consideration.

You can be guaranteed admission to UWM by participating in the Guaranteed Transfer Program . After fulfilling certain credit and grade point average requirements, you will transfer with the same rights and privileges as those who begin their education at UWM.

Go to uwm.edu/undergrad-admission/student-type/transfer for the most up-to-date information about the application process, including deadlines, sending transcripts and test scores, and more.

To see how your credits will transfer to UWM, go to Transfer Wisconsin . For transfer credit evaluation questions, contact the UWM Registrar’s Office at 414-229-3800 or uwm.edu/registrar/contact-us .

For admissions related questions contact the UWM Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 414-229-2222.

If you meet UWM standard admission requirements, you will be admitted directly into the College of Health Sciences as a “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” major.

Transfer from UW Colleges

UWM General Education Requirements (GER)

Some courses required for the Nutritional Sciences major also satisfy General Education Requirements . Contact your UWM College of Health Sciences advisor for additional information.

Course Requirements for Entry into the Major

UW Colleges Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
ANT 100: Introduction to Anthropology OR PSY 201: Introductory Psychology OR SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology	ANTHRO 102 OR PSYCH 101 OR SOCIOL 101
BIO 171: Animal Biology	BIO SCI 150
CHEM 145: General Chemistry I AND CHEM 155: General Chemistry II	CHEM 102 AND CHEM 104
ENG 102: Critical Writing Reading and Research	ENGLISH 102
MAT 110: College Algebra	MATH 105
MAT 117: Elementary Statistics	MTHSTAT 215*
BIO 285: Anatomy & Physiology AND BIO 286: Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL SCI 202 AND BIOL SCI 203

*Will serve as a substitute for KIN 270 in the UWM Nutritional Sciences curriculum.

Required Courses for Entry into the Major that are NOT Available in the UW Colleges’ Curriculum

UWM Course Number	UWM Course Title
KIN 241	Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach
NUTR 101	Introduction to the Nutrition Profession
NUTR 110	Introduction to Food Principles and Preparation
NUTR 210	Food Science
NUTR 235	Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions
NUTR 240	Nutrition for Exercise and Wellness
NUTR 245	Life Cycle Nutrition

Suggested Courses in the UW Colleges’ Curriculum that are NOT Required for Admission to Major

UW Colleges Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
BIO 251: General Survey of Microbiology	BIO SCI 101
CHEM 343: Organic Chemistry I	CHEM 343
CHEM 352: Organic Chemistry Lab	CHEM 344
CHEM 363: Organic Chemistry II	CHEM 345
CTA 103: Introduction to Public Speaking	COMMUN 103

Balance of General Education Requirements NOT Met by the Above Courses

Humanities: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 3 credits
Foreign Language Requirement: One year college level foreign language OR two years in high school

Recommended Course Plan

If you are interested in obtaining the BS Nutritional Sciences from UWM, the following recommendations have been established to help you plan your UWC course work. You are encouraged to consult a UWC advisor to plan curriculum that transfers to UWM fulfilling prerequisites, General Education Requirement credit, and other program requirements.

Semester I

UW Colleges Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
ENG 102: English Composition II	ENGLISH 102
BIO 280: Human Anatomy* OR BIO 285: Anatomy & Physiology	BIO SCI 202
PSY 202: Introductory Psychology	PSYCH 101
MATH 110: College Algebra	MATH 105

Semester II

UW Colleges Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
BIO 281: Human Physiology* OR BIO 286: Anatomy & Physiology	BIO SCI 203
MATH 117: Elementary Statistics	MTHSTAT 215
CTA 103: Introduction to Public Speaking	COMMUN 103
ENG 210: Business Communication OR BUS 210: Business Communication	ENGLISH 205

*The combination of BIO 280 (formerly PHS 235) and BIO 281 (formerly ZOO 234) at any UW College is equivalent to the combination of BIO SCI 202 (4 credits, GE:NS+) and BIO SCI 203 (4 credits, GE:NS+) at UWM. If you have credit for ONLY BIO 280 OR 281, those courses are NOT individually equivalent to BIO SCI 202 and/or 203.

Note

There are very few electives for this program. As a result you are encouraged to transfer to UWM after two semesters at a UWC campus. It is possible to be concurrently enrolled at a UWC and at UWM. Concurrent enrollment would allow you to take the required courses for the Nutritional Sciences major at UWM while finishing up your coursework at a UWC. Please contact an advisor at the UWC Student Services Office to discuss your options.

Transfer from Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)

MATC students interested in transferring to the BS Nutritional Sciences program are welcome to enroll at UWM as “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” at any point. You do not need to complete all the admission to major requirements prior to enrolling at UWM. If you have questions about this process you can contact our Office of Student Affairs at chs-info@uwm.edu.

Course Requirements for Entry into the Major

MATC Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
SOCSCI 206: Intro to Cultural Anthropology OR SOCSCI 231: General Psychology OR SOCSCI 203: Introduction to Sociology	ANTHRO 102 OR PSYCH 101 OR SOCIOL 101
NATSCI 207: General Chemistry AND NATSCI 208: Survey of Biochemistry OR NATSCI 211: Chemistry I AND NATSCI 212: Chemistry II	CHEM 101 AND CHEM 103 OR CHEM 102 AND CHEM 104
ENG 202: English 2	ENGLISH 102
MATH 200: Intermediate Algebra	MATH 105
MATH 260: Basic Statistics	MTHSTAT 215*
NATSCI 201: Anatomy and Physiology I AND NATSCI 202: Anatomy and Physiology II NATSCI 257: Fundamentals of Biology 1 SPEECH 201: Elements of Speech	BIO SCI 202 AND BIO SCI 203 BIO SCI 150 COMMUN 103
DIETNT 123: Dietetic Tech Orientation	NUTR 101: Introduction to the Nutrition Profession
DIETNT 109: Food Science	NUTR 110: Introduction to Food Principles and Preparation
DIETNT 151: Nutrition for Dietetics	NUTR 235: Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions
NATSCI 295: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness	NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise and Wellness
DIETNT 156 Nutrition in the Lifecycle PLUS DIETNT 166 Nutrition in the Lifecycle Coordinated Practice	NUTR 245: Life Cycle Nutrition

*Will serve as a substitute for KIN 270 in the UWM Nutritional Sciences curriculum.

Required Courses for Entry into the Major That Are NOT Available in the MATC Curriculum

UWM Course Number	UWM Course Title
NUTR 241	Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach
NUTR 210	Food Science

Balance of General Education Requirements NOT Met by Above Courses

Humanities: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 3 credits
Foreign Language Requirement: One year college level foreign language OR two years in high school

Recommended Course Plan

You can complete the vast majority of general education requirements and foundations coursework for this major at MATC before transferring to UWM. It is possible to be concurrently enrolled at MATC and at UWM. Concurrent enrollment allows you to take the required courses for the Nutritional Sciences major at UWM while finishing up your coursework at MATC. Please contact an advisor at the MATC Student Services Office to discuss your options.

If you are interested in obtaining the BS Nutritional Sciences from UWM, the following recommendations have been established to help you plan your MATC course work. You are encouraged to consult an MATC advisor to plan curriculum that transfers to UWM fulfilling prerequisites, General Education Requirement credit, and other program requirements.

Semester I

MATC Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
NATSCI 201: Anatomy and Physiology I	BIO SCI 202
NATSCI 207: General Chemistry	CHEM 101
ENG 202: English 2	ENGLISH 102
MATH 200: Intermediate Algebra	MATH 105

Semester II

MATC Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
NATSCI 202: Anatomy and Physiology II	BIO SCI 203
NATSCI 208: Survey of Biochemistry	CHEM 103
SPEECH 201: Elements of Speech I	COMMUN 103
DIETNT AVAILABLE COURSE(S) FROM ABOVE LIST AS AVAILABLE	See above table

Semester III

MATC Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
DIETNT AVAILABLE COURSE(S) FROM ABOVE LIST AS AVAILABLE	See above table
NATSCI 257: Biology I	BIO SCI 150
DIETNT AVAILABLE COURSE(S) FROM ABOVE LIST AS AVAILABLE	See above table
MATH 260: Basic Statistics	MTHSTAT 215
SOCSCI 206: Intro to Cultural Anthropology OR SOCSCI 231: General Psychology OR SOCSCI 203: Introduction to Sociology	ANTHRO/PSYCH/SOCIOL 101

Semester IV

MATC Equivalent	UWM Equivalent
NAT SCI 197: Microbiology	BIO SCI 101
DIETNT AVAILABLE COURSE(S) FROM ABOVE LIST AS AVAILABLE	See above table
DIETNT AVAILABLE COURSE(S) FROM ABOVE LIST AS AVAILABLE	See above table
Arts

NOTE: Due to lack of Nutritional Science coursework, students completing two full years at MATC would risk graduating in four years.

Admission to Major

Prior to Fall 2017

These admission to major requirements are for students beginning the program prior to Fall 2017.

Declaring Your Intent

If you are currently a UWM student and wish to change your major to “Nutritional Sciences-Intended,” you must meet with an academic advisor to do so. Your Nutritional Sciences advisor will guide you through the declaration process and application to the major.

Admission Eligibility

If you are interested in this degree path, you should declare Nutritional Sciences as your intended major as early as possible. This ensures timely progress to full admission for the major and graduation. The application process begins during the semester prior to the final two years of the curriculum, while completing the final nutrition “core” courses and the majority of the general education requirements. You are considered “Nutritional Sciences-Intended” until you submit an application and are officially admitted to the major.

To be eligible for admission to the major, you must:

Submit an application .
Have a UWM cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Complete the majority of UWM’s General Education Requirements (GERs) before the fall semester of the professional years.
Complete the Foundations courses, or their equivalent, by the end of the semester before your professional years, with no grade lower than a “C”.
Complete the Core nutrition courses by the end of the semester before the professional years with a 2.75 GPA and no grade lower than a “C”.
Have verification that the overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 is achieved without repeating more than 3 of the Foundations and Core courses more than once each.

Application Submission

The application for admission to the Nutritional Sciences program is available during the months of February and September. Partner with your academic advisor every semester to identify the best time for you to apply.

Applications for spring admission:
Due by October 1st in the preceding Fall semester.
Application for summer/fall admission:
Due by March 1st in the preceding Spring semester.

You are notified of admission status within 4 weeks of the application deadline.

Fall 2017 and after

These admission to major requirements are for students beginning the program on or after September 5, 2017.

Declaring Your Intent

Admission Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to the major, you must:

2.5 cumulative GPA
Minimum grade of “C” in the following Foundations courses (or in progress):

BIO SCI 150: Foundations of Biological Sciences I
BIO SCI 202: Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO SCI 203: Anatomy and Physiology II
CHEM 100: Chemical Science AND CHEM 101: Chemical Science; OR CHEM 102: General Chemistry AND CHEM 104: General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
COMMUN 103: Public Speaking OR COMMUN 105: Business & Professional Communication
PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology OR SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology OR ANTHRO 102: Introduction to Anthropology
KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory & Practice

Minimum grade of “C” in the following Core Nutritional Sciences courses (or in progress):

NUTR 101: Introduction to the Nutrition Profession
NUTR 110: Introduction to Food Principles & Preparation
NUTR 235: Introduction to Nutrition for Health Professions
NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness
NUTR 241: Why We Eat What We Eat: An Ecological Approach

Not have exceeded the maximum number of course repeats for Foundations (maximum of 4 Foundations courses may be repeated once) and Nutritional Sciences classes (maximum of 3 Core and Advanced Core courses may be repeated once) allowed in the entirety of your degree program;
Completion of UWM’s General Education Requirements ; and
Completion of the application for admission to the Nutritional Sciences Major

When the criteria are met and application accepted, you will be admitted to the Nutritional Sciences program.

Application Submission

Applications for spring admission:
Due by October 1st in the preceding Fall semester.
Application for summer/fall admission:
Due by March 1st in the preceding Spring semester.

You are notified of admission status within 4 weeks of the application deadline.

Advising

To schedule an advising appointment, call 414-229-2758 or visit Northwest Quadrant Building B, Room 6425.

I’m a new student. How do I start?

You are assigned an academic advisor upon admission to UWM. New Student Orientation (NSO) helps those who are new to campus to learn and understand the enrollment process and enroll in classes for their first semester at UWM.

Who is my advisor?

Torry Rufer, MS
Academic Advisor
414-229-2758 • tjrufer@uwm.edu

You can also contact your advisor in your student center in PAWS .

When should I meet with my advisor?

You are encouraged to meet with your advisor at least once per semester to ensure timely progress to graduation.

Enrolling for spring semester?
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in October or November.
Enrolling for fall semester?
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in March or April.

You are also welcome to schedule an appointment with your advisor at any time to discuss academic challenges, career opportunities, or any other questions.

How can my advisor help me?

The College of Health Sciences boasts professional academic advisors who understand the challenges of balancing academics, work, family, and the social aspects of college life. Advisors partner with you to:

Explore your academic and career interests
Plan the sequence of your courses
Prepare for course enrollment
Access tutoring and other academic support
Identify opportunities for campus involvement
Connect you to campus resources
Plan for graduation

Curriculum

Prior to Fall 2017

This curriculum is for students beginning the program prior to Fall 2017.

Download the curriculum (PDF)

The BS Nutritional Sciences Program consists of pre-professional study (years 1, 2, and 3) and professional study (year 4), leading to the completion of a minimum of 123 credits.

General Education Requirements (GER)

Course	GER	Credits
English: Must earn "C" or better in English102 Prerequisite: placement test	OWCA	3
Math: Must earn "C" or better in Math 105/108 Prerequisite: placement test	QLA	3
Foreign Language Satisfied with 2 years of a single language in high school	FL	0
Arts Select course from the approved list	A	3
Humanities Select course from the approved list	HU	3
Total Credits:		12

Learn more about UWM’s General Education Requirements .

Foundations: Introductory Courses

Grade of “C” or better required in each course.

Course	GER	Credits
BIO SCI 150: Foundations of Biological Sciences I	NS+	4
BIO SCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology I		4
BIO SCI 203: Anatomy & Physiology II	NS+	4
CHEM 102: General Chemistry	NS+	5
CHEM 104: General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis	NS+	5
KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions	QLB	3
PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology OR SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology OR ANTHRO 102: Introduction to Anthropology	SS	3
Total Credits:		28

Core: Major Prerequisites

Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.

Course	Offered	Credits
NUTR 241: Why We Eat What We Eat	F/Su (pending adequate student enrollment)	3
NUTR 101: Intro to the Nutrition Profession	F	1
NUTR 110: Intro to Food Principles & Preparation	F/S	3
NUTR 210: Food Science	F/S	3
NUTR 235: Intro to Nutrition for the Health Professions	F/S	3
NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness	F/S	3
NUTR 245: Life Cycle Nutrition	S	3
Total Credits:		19

Advanced Core: The Major

Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.

Course	Offered	Credits
NUTR 350: Nutrition Communication & Education	F	3
NUTR 355: Modifying Nutrition & Eating Behavior	S	0 (WAIVE)
NUTR 430: Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism	S (F only in 2018-19 and beyond)	3
NUTR 435: Nutrition & Disease I	F (S only in 2018-19 and beyond)	3
NUTR 470: Nutrition Internship/Project	F/S	4
Total Credits:		13

Additional Required Courses

Course	GER	Credits
BIO SCI 101: General Survey of Microbiology	NS+	4
ANTHRO 150: Multicultural America OR GER Social Science	CD, SS	3
BUS ADM 292: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Formation		3
CHEM 341: Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry		3
CHEM 501: Introduction to Biochemistry		3
COMMUN 103: Public Speaking	HU	3
ENGLISH 205: Business Writing OR ENGLISH 207: Health Science Writing	OWCB	3
KIN 245: Client Diversity in Health Sciences	CD, SS	3
KIN 400: Ethics & Values in the Health and Fitness Professions		3
Electives		9

Background Check

If you have been asked to have a background check done in preparation for placement in fieldwork or internship, you must follow these instructions:

Follow the link provided by the internship coordinator to access the UWM Nutritional Sciences Program page at CastleBranch.com.
Create an account, fill out all required fields and finish the process by paying the fee to process the background check.
Once the results are processed they will be reviewed by the internship coordinator and shared with the internship site supervisor upon request.

Correlates Courses

Correlate courses are intended to help you explore subject matter that is complementary to your primary academic focus: nutritional sciences. Completion of no fewer than 18 credits from this list is required, with at least 6 of the 18 credits at the 300 level or above.

Note: The courses are not necessarily offered every semester. On a case-by-case basis, the program director reserves the right to review and approve courses not listed. It is your responsibility to review and satisfy prerequisites for correlate courses prior to enrolling.

Download the correlate courses list (PDF)

Fall 2017 and after

This curriculum is for students beginning the program on or after September 5, 2017.

Download the curriculum (PDF)

The BS Nutritional Sciences Program consists of pre-professional study (years 1, 2, and 3) and professional study (year 4), leading to the completion of a minimum of 120 credits.

Consult the course catalog for information about the prerequisites required for each course.

General Education Requirements (GERs)

Course	GER	Credits
English: Must earn "C" or better in English102 Prerequisite: placement test	OWCA	3
Math: Must earn "C" or better in Math 105/108 Prerequisite: placement test	QLA	3
Foreign Language Satisfied with 2 years of a single language in high school	FL	0
Arts Select course from the approved list	A	3
Humanities Select course from the approved list	HU	3
Total Credits:		12

Other GERs are satisfied through specific degree requirements, but consult with your advisor to verify all GERs are met.

Learn more about UWM’s General Education Requirements .

Foundations Courses

A maximum of four Foundations Courses may be repeated once.

Course	GER	Credits
BIO SCI 101: General Survey of Microbiology OR BIO SCI 383: General Microbiology	NS+ (BIO SCI 101 only)	4
*BIO SCI 150: Foundations of Biological Sciences I	NS+	4
*BIO SCI 202: Anatomy & Physiology I		4
*BIO SCI 203: Anatomy & Physiology II	NS+	4
CHEM 100: Chemical Science and CHEM 101: Chemical Science OR CHEM 102: General Chemistry and CHEM 104: General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis	NS (CHEM 100), NS+ (CHEM 101, 102, 104)	5
CHEM 103: Survey of Biochemistry For students pursuing a chemistry sequence culminating in CHEM 103	NS+	5
CHEM 341: Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 342: Organic Chemistry Lab optional, 2 credits) OR CHEM 343: Organic Chemistry, CHEM 344: Organic Chemistry Lab, CHEM 345: Organic Chemistry For students pursuing a chemistry sequence culminating in CHEM 501		11-13
CHEM 501: Introduction to Biochemistry For students pursuing a chemistry sequence culminating in CHEM 501		3
COMMUN 103: Public Speaking OR COMMUN 105: Business & Professional Communication	HU (COMMUN 103 only), SS (COMMUN 105 only)	3
ENGLISH 205: Business Writing OR ENGLISH 207: Health Science Writing	OWCB	3
PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology OR SOCIOL 101: Introduction to Sociology OR *ANTHRO 102: Introduction to Anthropology	SS	3
BMS/KIN 245: Client Diversity in Health Sciences	CD, SS	3
*KIN 270: Statistics in the Health Professions	QLB	3
KIN 400: Ethics and Values in the Health and Fitness Professions		3

* Grade of “C” or better is required.

Core Nutrition Courses

A maximum of three Core and Advanced Core courses may be repeated once.

Course	Offered	Credits
NUTR 101: Intro to the Nutrition Profession	F	1
NUTR 110: Intro to Food Principles & Preparation	F/S	3
NUTR 235: Intro to Nutrition for the Health Professions	F/S	3
NUTR 240: Nutrition for Exercise & Wellness	F/S	3
NUTR 241: Why We Eat What We Eat	F/Su (pending adequate student enrollment)	3

Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.

Advanced Nutrition Core Courses

A maximum of three Core and Advanced Core courses may be repeated once.

Course	Offered	Credits
NUTR 210: Food Science	F/S	3
NUTR 245: Life Cycle Nutrition	S	3
NUTR 350: Nutrition Communication & Education	F	3
NUTR 355: Modifying Nutrition & Eating Behavior	S	2
NUTR 430: Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism	S (Fall only in 2018-19 and beyond)	3
NUTR 435: Nutrition & Disease	F (Spring only in 2018-19 and beyond)	3
NUTR 470: Nutrition Internship	F/S	4
NUTR 500+ level course	F/S	3
Total Credits:		24

Grade of “C” or better required in each course.
2.75 minimum GPA required in these classes.

Background Check

If you have been asked to have a background check done in preparation for placement in fieldwork or internship, you must follow these instructions:

Follow the link provided by the internship coordinator to access the UWM Nutritional Sciences Program page at CastleBranch.com.
Create an account, fill out all required fields and finish the process by paying the fee to process the background check.
Once the results are processed they will be reviewed by the internship coordinator and shared with the internship site supervisor upon request.

Get Involved

Nutritional Sciences Club

Contact

Susan Kundrat, Faculty Advisor
Clinical Professor
414-251-8985
kundrat@uwm.edu

UWM Office of Undergraduate Research

The UWM Office of Undergraduate Research is a centralized location for undergraduates seeking on-campus research opportunities and faculty seeking enthusiastic, motivated undergraduate students with whom to collaborate.

Volunteer Service

The UWM Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research provides the campus with different opportunities to volunteer throughout the city and beyond. There are opportunities to make a real difference by working to improve the environment, mentoring local kids, stocking shelves at a food pantry, serving breakfast to Milwaukee’s homeless community, engaging in an alternative spring break, and helping older adults. Learn more at uwm.edu/community/students .

Graduation

Prior to Fall 2017

These graduation requirements are for students beginning the program prior to Fall 2017.

The following requirements must be met to graduate:

Complete a minimum of 123 credits as required by the curriculum;
Earn a minimum UWM cumulative GPA of 2.5; and
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in advanced nutrition core courses.

Use UWM’s Graduation website to review campus-wide graduation requirements, graduation application deadlines, applying for graduation, and ordering your cap and gown.

Fall 2017 and after

These graduation requirements are for students beginning the program on or after September 5, 2017.

The following requirements must be met to graduate:

Complete no fewer than 120 degree credits;
Complete all required Foundations courses, Core and Advanced Core Nutrition courses, and at least 9-credits of Electives at the 300-level or above;
Earn a minimum UWM cumulative GPA of 2.5; and
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and no grade lower than C in required Core and Advanced Core Nutrition courses.

Use UWM’s Graduation website to review campus-wide graduation requirements, graduation application deadlines, applying for graduation, and ordering your cap and gown.

Employment Outlook

Depending on the specific coursework completed, you could be employed in various career outlets, including:

General nutrition education programming and implementation.
Health promotion and/or nutrition program planning.
Health inspection for a regulatory body or government agency.
Quality control for food processing plants.
Nutrition for women, infants, and children (WIC).
Research assistance for nutrition studies in hospitals or universities.
Food services menu planning, purchasing and budgeting.
Weight loss programming.
Marketing and sales for food industries.
Food and nutrition writing (print or electronic media) for health newsletters and/or magazines, food production and promotional companies, and newspapers.
Food planning in camps, schools, private company cafeterias, community agencies, sports teams, and hotels.
Restaurant menu consultation.
Involvement in the Peace Corps.
Pharmaceutical research.
Catering.

According to the national occupational outlook handbook, employment opportunities are expected to increase about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job growth will result from an increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits. A growing and aging population will boost demand for nutrition-related programming and expertise in hospitals, residential care facilities, schools, prisons, community health programs, and home healthcare agencies. Public interest in food and nutrition, and increased emphasis on health education, will also spur demand for professionals in this field.

The BS Nutritional Sciences degree will not grant you the professional credential of “Registered Dietitian” or “Dietitian.”

Professional Organizations

Faculty & Staff

Lori A. Klos, PhD, RD
Associate Professor, Program Director
Susan Kundrat, MS, RD, CSSD
Clinical Professor
Lora Taylor de Oliveira, MPH, MBA
Outreach Program Manager II