150 Nutrition and Dietetics BSc Degree Programs

Our nutrition course will give you the skills required for the application of nutritional science in various fields and enhance your employability. You will deepen your understanding of how the body uses nutrients and the impact diet has on our overall health, including the development of disease.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences (HNFAS) is the only dietetics program offered in the State of Hawai'i. Upon successful completion of the DPD program, students will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Dietetics.

The BSc Food Science and Human Nutrition degree provides students with a broad science-based education, with specialist content on the future of food development and production, safety and quality assurance, food chemistry, human nutrition, the role of food and healthy living, the science of sensory perception and how we experience food, the future of food in a diverse society and the social and global challenges around food security.

Five exciting tracks within the FSHN program: Food Science - Business, Food Science - Pre-Professional, Culinology, Sports and Wellness, and Pre-Professional Human Nutrition.

Explores the relationship between nutrition and sporting performance and health. Includes examination of topical sports nutrition issues and application of sports nutrition principles for the dietary management of athletes and active individuals.

BSc in Food Science and Nutrition This degree program is about gaining knowledge and understanding of key areas in relation to food production and consumption. Food Science concerns the ‘fitness for purpose’ of our food in terms of appearance (e.g. color and surface qualities, texture, flavor, and odor) and how these can be improved, alongside the physical, microbiological, and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimized.

Understand how nutrients are used in the body, their effect on health and diseases, and use your expertise to advise on healthy lifestyles. Dietetics studies how nutrients affect our health and wellbeing. Dietitians then use this knowledge to provide the best possible nutritional and dietary care and support for clients with acute and chronic health conditions. Learn how to promote health awareness, prevent diseases and restore nutritional wellness on this programme accredited by the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles and practical applications of nutrition and exercise in sports performance. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the course by working with populations of all ages, genders, and abilities through modules such as Nutrition Across the Lifecycle and The Female Athlete, as well as during work placement (or studying abroad) in the third year of the course. The key features of this four-year Program have been designed to reflect the dynamic global sporting environment in which sports nutrition, testing, analysis, and businesses operate.

On this Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree, you'll learn about the nutritional requirements for exercise, improved performance and health, and explore the social and psychological aspects that influence diet and physical activity. Taking a multidisciplinary, scientific approach, you'll learn how to develop and deliver evidence-based dietary guidance, for general fitness and health through to elite-level competition.

This programme examines the science behind nutrition and athletic performance. Students develop practical and theoretical skills in sport and exercise nutrition through dietary software, menu planning, cooking, athlete support, laboratory work, and research.

If you’re interested in studying nutrition related to sport and exercise science, kickstart your career with this degree, accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN).

After acquiring the basics of health in BSc in Dietetics, life and social sciences students will take part in cooking practices.They will learn the composition of foods from A to Z, so they will understand even the fine print coomponents on the packages of products.

This course provides an understanding of nutrition and the scientific and technical aspects of food production. Graduates are able to develop high-quality, healthy and sustainably produced foods.

BSc in Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies this degree program is about gaining knowledge and understanding of key areas in relation to food production and consumption. Food Science concerns the ‘fitness for purpose’ of our food in terms of appearance (e.g. color and surface qualities, texture, flavor, and odor) and how these can be improved, alongside the physical, microbiological, and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimized.

With a degree in Dietetics, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact on the nutritional health of communities worldwide. We offer exceptional opportunities for service-learning, research, study abroad and internships, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching educational experience.

We partner with Rize Education and a national consortium of accredited colleges to offer an expanded catalog of online courses developed by leading academic experts in Nutrition and taught by faculty at other participating institutions. This innovative partnership gives students the unique opportunity to take high-quality Nutrition courses that complement our existing programs and offer a wider portfolio of skills, career pathways, and learning experiences.