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We study human nutrition at levels ranging from molecules to populations, drawing on the chemical, biological and social sciences to understand the complex relationships among human health, nutritional status, food and lifestyle patterns, and social and institutional environments.
 

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Undergraduate programs

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Bachelor of Science
Global + Public Health Sciences

Explore the most significant public health issues of our time, across disciplines and beyond borders.
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Bachelor of Science
Human Biology, Health + Society

Examine human health from a whole new perspective, considering how our external world affects our well being.
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Bachelor of Science
Nutritional Sciences

Dig into our complicated relationship with the food that fuels us — from individual diet to community access and education.
Learn more about undergraduate studies

Graduate programs

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Ph.D.
Nutrition

Grow your nutrition expertise as you translate the science of nutrition into meaningful solutions for a healthier society.
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Master of Science
Nutrition

Help people and communities live healthier lives through better nutrition guidance, advocacy or policy.
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Program
Dietetics

Develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN).
 
Learn more about our graduate studies + dietetics program
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Research

We are committed to improving the understanding of the complex relationship between nutrition and health and contributing innovative solutions to today’s nutritional challenges by focusing on the following four areas:

  • maternal and child health
  • metabolic health
  • public health and health equity
  • precision health
Faculty research 

We are among the largest academic units in the United States devoted to the study of human nutrition.
Undergraduate research 

Undergrads have many opportunities to get involved in research in DNS.
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