Student Profile
Divya Pahwa is earning an MPH in Nutrition to make food systems more just, equitable, and sustainable.
Anna Mowell chose to pursue an MPH in Nutritional Sciences with RDN training to impact health at a population level.
Esther Nguyen's interest in global nutrition and health inspired her to major in Food Systems, Nutrition and Health.
Welcome
The University of Washington Nutritional Sciences Program prepares students to improve individual and population health through the study of foods, nutrients, dietary behaviors, health outcomes, and food and policy environments. The Program offers an undergraduate major (BA) and minor; graduate degrees including the MS, MPH, and PhD; and graduate-level training leading to the Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) professional credential.
Food Systems, Nutrition & Health Major
Prepares graduates to address the impact of food systems on food and nutrition security and population health
Nutrition Minor
Provides undergraduate students with a foundation of knowledge in nutrition, food studies, food systems, and population health
Master of Public Health
Interdisciplinary training in public health and nutritional sciences to prepare graduates for public health and community nutrition careers
Master of Science
Provides students with advanced understanding of human nutrition at the individual level
Doctor of Philosophy
Advanced training in human nutrition and research intended for students pursuing research or academic careers
RD Training Program
Integrates the coursework and supervised practice necessary to become a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the MPH, MS, or PhD degree