Increasing emphasis on health and nutrition has created new opportunities for employment in one of the nation's fastest-growing industries: health care.‡ Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science program is designed to prepare you to enter this exciting industry in which you can make a positive difference in the lives of others. With Kaplan University's online program, you can continue working in your current job while you earn your degree from the convenience of your home, office, or anywhere you have Internet access.
Program Highlights
In this program you will explore various topics, concepts, values, research methods, and applications in nutrition science, while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of online learning at Kaplan University. Your coursework will focus on:
- Exploring the principles and pharmacology of nutrition and how dietary choices can contribute to a healthy lifestyle
- Acquiring an understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of foods and nutritional needs at various stages of the life cycle
- Developing the administrative, ethical, and professional skills necessary for leadership positions throughout the health care field
- Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your nutrition science knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios
A Fast Track to a Master’s Degree
Students enrolled in Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science can choose to complete the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration or Master of Public Health option. Designed for high-potential undergraduate students interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, the accelerated option allows you to work toward your Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science while simultaneously completing up to five core courses in either the Master of Health Care Administration or the Master of Public Health. If you successfully complete these courses with a minimum course grade, and have applied and been accepted to the applicable Kaplan University master’s degree program, you will enter a shortened version of the master’s degree program.
The accelerated option allows you to earn your Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science and a master’s degree at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.
Qualification for the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Public Health options is subject to eligibility requirements. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.