When you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences at UAB, you have the opportunity to extensively explore the broad impact of nutrition on human health and disease, metabolism, well-being, and performance.

Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate

Students enrolled in the undergraduate major may also choose to complete the Nutrition and Dietetics Certificate, which puts them on the path to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

Career Paths and Job Opportunities

A degree in nutrition sciences positions graduates for careers in multiple fields, including registered dietitian nutritionist, nutrition counseling, performance nutrition, corporate health and wellness, professional sales, and more. Graduates can work in the public and private sectors, from universities, school systems, and public health to health care, the food service industry, and fitness organizations.

Our students are also well prepared to apply to graduate programs in nutrition sciences and related health care fields, such as UAB’s MS in Nutrition Sciences, PhD in Nutrition Sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, dentistry, optometry, and medicine.