BS Health Sciences: Nutrition Concentration
Build the foundation for a meaningful healthcare career
Fuel your passion for health and wellness with the Nutrition concentration in University of Bridgeport’s BS in Health Sciences program. This concentration equips you with the knowledge and skills to analyze dietary choices, educate diverse populations on the relationship between food and health, and promote overall well-being.
By pursuing a Nutrition concentration, you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers in healthcare facilities, community health organizations, research institutions, and more. You’ll also have the academic foundation to pursue graduate education in nutrition counseling, dietetics, or medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
Why UB?
At University of Bridgeport, we offer a unique pathway for students to advance their education seamlessly. Through our Nutrition concentration track, eligible students can fast-track their studies by enrolling in our dual-degree Human Nutrition program.
- Begin taking graduate-level courses during your senior year.
- Complete your Master of Science in Human Nutrition in just one additional year.
This streamlined approach saves time and tuition while preparing you for advanced career opportunities.
What can you do with a Nutrition concentration?
Graduates of UB’s Nutrition track go on to have rewarding careers as nutritionists and dieticians in inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings.
Benefit from career opportunities in:
- Education
- Non-profit and service work
- Nutritional research
- Private practice
- Publishing
- And more!
This concentration also serves as a strong foundation for those pursuing graduate studies in dietetics, nutrition, or related healthcare fields.
Your future starts today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career
Find additional information about the Health Sciences BS degree in the academic catalog.