Suggested Degree Pathway for Nutritional Science - Dietetics Option
For students who entered fall 2020 to spring 2022.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | IPE First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Intro to Psychological Science (SS)1 | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Intro to Sociology (SS)1 | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| NUTR.4310 | Practice of the Nutrition Professional I | 3 |
| NUTR.4630 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
| NUTR.4810 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| MGMT.4150 | Managing Teams and Projects | 3 |
| NUTR.4320 | Practice of the Nutrition Professional II | 3 |
| NUTR.4720 | Nutrigenetics | 3 |
| NUTR.4820 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1Meets Core Curriculum Social Sciences Perspective (SS) requirement.
2Can be replaced with CHEM.1110 / CHEM.1130L Chemistry I with Lab OR CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L Chemistry I with Lab.
3Can be replaced with CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L General Chemistry II with Lab OR CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L Chemistry II with Lab
4Organic Chemistry is required for the MPH Coordinated Program in Dietetics; Organic lecture and lab may also be required for other graduate programs
Note: All students must come for pre-registration advising every semester.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.
See the catalog policy for details.
Last Updated: 12/03/2021