Interested in a professional degree in the health field?
This concentration is designed to prepare you for graduate school and multiple health professional programs including medicine, dentistry, and nursing. We will provide you with a unique set of skills, including clinical and counseling experiences, to improve competitiveness for professional health programs. Typical job titles include:
Medical Doctor
Physician’s Assistant
Laboratory Clinician
Dentist
Registered Nurse
Pre-Health Nutrition Classes
Major in Nutrition and Food Science, Pre-Health Nutrition Concentration
As a Nutrition and Food Science major, you can join a club to promote nutrition and health in the CSU community, network with industry professionals, and build leadership experience in a club officer role.
Research Opportunities
Research experiences are valuable when preparing for graduate studies or medical school. You can explore current research being conducted by FSHN faculty and contact them directly to discuss opportunities for involvement.
There are several scholarships available specifically for Food Science and Human Nutrition students. You need to fill out the general CSU scholarship application. Search the College scholarship database to see the full list.
At least once per semester, you will meet with your academic success coordinator, who can help you answer questions about which majors and careers might be right for you, what courses and extracurricular activities will help you prepare, and how to stay on track for graduation.
Explore various Nutrition and Food Science jobs including job title, salary range, who is hiring, how to prepare, and general responsibilities. You’ll also want to visit EatRight Careers to see current opportunities within the food and nutrition profession.
