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Stella
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How should I start going about learning more in nutrition if I want to major in Nutrition Science? #Spring26
I am planning on attending University of Connecticut in the fall of 2026, and I would like to know what classes I should take for a career in nutrition.
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Karin P.
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Hi Stella,
Congratulations on being accepted into University of Connecticut! I would recommend that you connect with your academic advisor and/or the undergraduate program director as soon as possible and attend the first-year events when you get there. You'll get an introduction to the school and the department, learn about your curriculum, graduation requirements and meet staff and students.
You'll find information about the Department of Nutritional Sciences here:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/
The department offers several different tracks, namely Food and Health Sciences, Didactic in Dietetics Track, and the Pre-medical Profession Track. There is also a 4+1 BS/MS program:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/undergraduate/
https://nusc.uconn.edu/expedited-program/
You find the courses offered in the department here:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/undergraduate-courses/
In addition to formal course requirements, I would recommend that you start attending the seminar series of the department - it's where you learn what people in your department and in the field in general are doing.
https://nusc.uconn.edu/seminars
Next, find out about research in the department and opportunities to get involved as an undergraduate:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/research-topics/
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Congratulations on being accepted into University of Connecticut! I would recommend that you connect with your academic advisor and/or the undergraduate program director as soon as possible and attend the first-year events when you get there. You'll get an introduction to the school and the department, learn about your curriculum, graduation requirements and meet staff and students.
You'll find information about the Department of Nutritional Sciences here:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/
The department offers several different tracks, namely Food and Health Sciences, Didactic in Dietetics Track, and the Pre-medical Profession Track. There is also a 4+1 BS/MS program:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/undergraduate/
https://nusc.uconn.edu/expedited-program/
You find the courses offered in the department here:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/undergraduate-courses/
In addition to formal course requirements, I would recommend that you start attending the seminar series of the department - it's where you learn what people in your department and in the field in general are doing.
https://nusc.uconn.edu/seminars
Next, find out about research in the department and opportunities to get involved as an undergraduate:
https://nusc.uconn.edu/research-topics/
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP