The B.S. in nutrition is a pathway to many careers including dietitian, nutritionist, health educator, physician, physician assistant, dentist, osteopath, nurse, naturopath and biomedical researcher as well as opportunities in the tech and food industries. Nutrition is a major with exciting, innovative career opportunities.

UMass Amherst nutrition students follow one of three tracks, each designed for students with different interests and career goals.

Students on all three tracks complete a core of science courses that provides a foundation for understanding the relationship between nutrition health and disease. They also complete a core of nutrition courses in which they learn about: the actions, interactions and balance of nutrients and other bioactive compounds; foods and their nutritional content; changes in nutrient needs across the life span; nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease; nutrition science research and communication; social, economic, cultural, and psychological factors that influence consumption choices and access to foods.