College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Type of Degree

B.S., Undergraduate Minor

School or College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Program Format

On-campus
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Food and Nutrition are central to the flourishing of individuals and communities. With a solid grounding in basic science, food science, and nutrition, our graduates are primed to make a real difference in the world.

Program Overview

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Choose one of our three concentrations that allows you to complete coursework to fit your educational goals and career pathways. Our NFS curriculum's strong science core is the perfect prep for graduate work at research institutes, as well as medical and dental school. The social science core provides strong critical thinking skills and background in food systems and sustainability.

Concentrations

Dietetics

  • Prepares students to work in a clinical setting, to counsel individuals on how to improve their diet, or consult for educational institutions and corporations.
  • Our dietetic program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Dietetics (ACEND).
  • DNFS alums work as dietitians in community public health organizations, in private practice, managing corporate wellness programs, and counseling athletes to improve performance.

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Food Science

  • Prepares students to work in the food and beverage product development or manufacturing industry in Vermont and nationally.
  • Students will obtain knowledge in nutrition, food chemistry and analysis, food microbiology, food safety, and food functionality.
  • Hands-on learning experience through a food industry practicum, and externally as an intern working at a Vermont food company.Explore our Food Science Concentration

Nutrition, Sustainability, and Society

  • Prepares students to work as community nutritionists, researchers, product development scientists, nutrition educators, pharmaceutical representatives, or in other nutrition-related fields.
  • Students are given a deep focus on public health, food policy, and sustainability.
  • Learn from our faculty experts in food policy, food systems, food insecurity, sustainability, and nutrition in public health.

Explore our Nutrition, Sustainability, and Society Concentration

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