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Career Opportunities: |
Nutrition Science majors pursue a range of careers due to their broad science training. They have excellent backgrounds for medical or dental school. Graduates may be employed by agricultural commodity groups; food and pharmaceutical manufacturers in research, development, public relations, or education sections. They find careers in government food or health agencies at the national, state, or local level. Agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Resources, or Education also employ graduates of this major. Many positions in nutrition require graduate study.
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Expectations
of Transfer Students: |
Students who have completed two years of college work and are planning to transfer into this major are expected to have completed Biology 1107-1107L and 1108-1108L or the equivalent. In addition, it is crucial that the students have completed First-year Chemistry 1211, 1211L and 1212, 1212L with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better. Satisfactory progress requires completion of Organic Chemistry 2211, 2211L prior to the end of fall semester during the third year, in preparation for FDNS 3100.
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Scholarships: |
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/newfacs/ss/scholarships_index.html
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Study Abroad: |
London Study Abroad Program, Study Abroad Program in Oaxaca Mexico, Study Tour in Xalapa Mexico.
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Internships: |
Internships may be arranged on a case-by-case basis for academic credit.
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Other Learning Opportunities: |
Please confer with an advisor to design an opportunity.
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Student Organizations: |
The Nutrition Science Club has been organized to help coordinate activities, to develop resumes and prepare for exams, and to socialize with students who share your interests.
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Available Graduate Programs: |
Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health, and master's or doctoral programs in nutrition or any biological science.
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