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Degree Pathway for Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science, Nutrition and Wellness Option, Fall 2024 and Beyond

Suggested Degree Pathway for Nutritional Science - Nutrition and Wellness Option

For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL)1
HSCI.1011Medical Terminology for Health Professionals1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar 1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)13
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS)13

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
PUBH.1021Introduction to Public Health (SS)13
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy & Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (SCL)1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1210Management Precalculus (MATH)3
NUTR.1100Nutrition and Wellness3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
HSCI.2110Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology3
HSCI.2130Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Lab1
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I23
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry Lab I21
NUTR.2310Practice of the Nutrition Professional3
PUBH.2070The US Healthcare System3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
EXER.2020Introduction to Exercise Science3
HSCI.2220Health and Disease Across the Lifespan3
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II33
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry Lab II31
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NUTR.3450Community Nutrition (DCA), (SRE)3
NUTR.3570Sports Nutrition3
NUTR.3720Body Diversity and Health3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3
PUBH.2050Social Determinants of Health3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NUTR.3360Life Cycle Nutrition3
NUTR.3710Nutrition and Metabolism3
PSYC.3120Learning and Behavior3
PUBH.3070Introduction to Public Health Policy3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods3
NUTR.4810Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease I3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
EXER.4300Exercise is Medicine3
PUBH.3050Introduction to Epidemiology3
PSYC.3450Health Psychology3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Total Minimum Credits = 121

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

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.