Nutrition is an integrative science with the overall objective of improving the health and well-being of individuals and groups. Nutritional inquiry encompasses not only the roles of electrons, atoms, molecules, genes, cells, organs, and complex organisms in biological life processes, but also the links between life science and health, behavior, education, population, culture, and economics. Nutrition students receive training at UT in and out of the classroom. They conduct research into nutrient intake and metabolism, nutrient-regulated gene expression, school gardening and nutrition education, growth and development, and child and family health. They study abroad, land internships with work in clinical care, volunteer in community-based organizations, and join research laboratories. Graduates go on to a wide range of careers including research, the pharmaceutical and food industries, healthcare, and education.
Includes courses in science and research in order to prepare students for graduate study or professional school. Graduates may seek employment in private or publicly funded research programs or, upon completion of graduate study, may engage in college or university teaching or nutrition research. This option also allows students to fulfill requirements for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry and related fields. This is Nutrition, option 2.