Programs

What is nutrition and food science?

The study of nutrition and food science explores the intricate relationship between food and human health. Students in this field explore the nutritional content of foods, understanding how different components impact the body's well-being. From analyzing dietary patterns to investigating the chemistry of food, this discipline provides a comprehensive understanding of the role nutrition plays in promoting overall health and preventing diseases.

Courses in nutrition and food science are designed for students interested in entering the nutrition or food science profession, dietetics field or positions in a variety of food businesses, research and development. Wayne State's curriculum combines the basic science studies needed for professionals (e.g., M.D., D.D.S.) and advanced education with the applied studies of human nutrition.

Undergraduate programs

• Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition and Food Science
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
• Minor in Nutrition and Food Science
• Accelerated Graduate Enrollment (AGRADE)

Graduate programs

• Master of Arts in Nutrition and Food Science
• Master of Arts in Nutrition and Food Science and Public Health (MA/MPH Joint Degree)
• Master of Science in Dietetics
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
• Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science

Certificate program

• Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification