Suggested Degree Pathway for Nutritional Science - Dietetics Option
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HSCI.1011 | Medical Terminology for Health Professional | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)1 | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Introduction to Sociology (SS)1 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.2110 | Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I2 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I2 | 1 |
| NUTR.2310 | Practice of the Nutrition Professional | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| NUTR.3450 | Community Nutrition (DCA), (SRE) | 3 |
| NUTR.3570 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR.3720 | Body Diversity and Health | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR.3010 | Food Science with Lab | 3 |
| NUTR.3360 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR.3710 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| MGMT.3010 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.3400 | IPE Research Methods | 3 |
| NUTR.4630 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
| NUTR.4810 | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease I | 3 |
| MGMT.3100 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR.4050 | Food and Nutrition Management | 3 |
| NUTR.4720 | Nutrigenetics | 3 |
| NUTR.4820 | Medical Nutrition Therapy for Complex Disease | 3 |
| PUBH.3050 | Introduction to Epidemiology (IL) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1Meets Core Curriculum Social Sciences Perspective (SS) requirement.
2Can be replaced with CHEM.1110 / CHEM.1130L Survey of Chemistry I: General Chemistry w/Lab OR CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L Chemistry I w/Lab.
3Can be replaced with CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L Survey of Chemistry II: Organic and Biochemistry w/Lab OR CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L Chemistry II w/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.