BS in Nutrition
Nutrition affects every part of our health—and it’s at the heart of improving wellness on a personal and community level. Rowan’s nutrition major gives you the tools to educate others and advocate for healthier living.
Why choose Rowan's nutrition program?
Rowan University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in nutrition degree program blends scientific knowledge with practical experience to prepare you for careers that improve individual and community health. Whether you’re interested in health education, nutrition counseling or broader wellness initiatives, this program gives you the foundation to assess nutritional needs, interpret health data and promote informed dietary choices. It’s also a strong starting point for graduate study in areas like medicine, public health and nursing.
What sets Rowan apart is the opportunity to apply for the BS/MS Coordinated Program in nutrition and dietetics, which allows you to complete the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian. With faculty support, access to research and hands-on learning, Rowan’s nutrition degree program helps you build a purpose-driven career rooted in science, impact and real-world readiness.
Key Considerations
Discover key details about Rowan’s nutrition degree program, including required credits, tuition and application deadlines.
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Studying nutrition at Rowan
As a nutrition major, you’ll engage in meaningful coursework, gain practical experience and benefit from unique opportunities, like program-specific scholarships and our BS/MS Coordinated Program. Explore the Rowan difference.
What You'll Learn
In Rowan’s nutrition degree program, you’ll explore how food and nutrition influence individual and community health, combining evidence-based science with practical strategies for supporting wellness. Over four years of full-time study, or at your own pace with a part-time option, you’ll build core competencies in assessing nutritional needs, interpreting health data and creating personalized care plans that align with client goals.
Whether your goals include working directly with clients upon graduation or continuing into graduate study and dietetics certification, this bachelor’s degree program offers a strong academic and professional foundation for a future in nutrition.
Nutrition key courses
- Basic Nutrition
- Community Nutrition
- Health Behavior Theory and Counseling
- Lifecycle Nutrition
- Nutrition and Public Health
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
BS/MS Coordinated Program in nutrition and dietetics
Rowan’s Coordinated Program (CP) in nutrition and dietetics allows nutrition majors to build a direct path to becoming a Registered Dietitian. Students who are accepted into the dietetics concentration during their undergraduate studies begin taking coursework that fulfills both bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements. By the end of the program, they graduate with both a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and a Master of Science in nutrition and dietetics, fully prepared to take the National Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN).
Note: Rowan’s BS in nutrition degree program is accredited as a Coordinated Program in Dietetics from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
How you’ll learn
At Rowan, you won’t just study nutrition—you’ll experience what it’s like to work in the field. Through Professional Development Hours (PDH), you can explore different career paths and options across nutrition and dietetics. You’ll also complete 80 hours of supervised experience in real-world settings, giving you practical exposure to the responsibilities of nutrition professionals.
Admission requirements
Start your application to Rowan’s BS in nutrition degree program by submitting the following materials:
- First-year application through one of three platforms:
- Application fee of $65
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Letter(s) of recommendation/teacher evaluations
- Personal essay
After completing your application, Rowan’s Office of Admissions will confirm your application status and notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
Note: Rowan University is test-optional. You may submit your SAT or ACT scores, but you won’t be penalized if you choose not to.
Need assistance with your application? Our Office of Admissions team is here to support you—email admissions@rowan.edu to reach out.
Tuition and aid
The Bachelor of Science in nutrition degree program delivers value and affordability for future health professionals.
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The courses, clubs and people I met through the major confirmed that I made the right decision to switch majors. My goal is to become a registered dietitian.
Haley M. Gloucester County, NJ
I grew up with an autoimmune disease and nothing helped. I changed my diet because I was desperate and went into remission after 3 months. That's why I'm studying nutrition.
Hannah H., Dietetic Program Graduate Sussex County, NJ
As my children got older our family was introduced to some mental health issues. I found myself deeply connecting with the notion that food is our healer.
Kerry P. Camden County, NJ
The department keeps my excited every week with emails about opportunities for internships, jobs and volunteer experiences for Rowan students in our field.
Nam P. Cape May County, NJ
Nutrition opened a lot of doors; I was in a lab at Cooper Medical over the summer researching breast cancer cells. So, Rowan set me up really well.
Joseph P. Burlington County, NJ
I love to figure out what foods affect the body in which ways, and I'm also very excited to help people live healthy lives in the future.
Brianna D. Somerset County, NJ
Nutrition Career Paths and Job Opportunities
With a foundation in both science and behavior, nutrition majors are prepared to support individual and community health in roles that focus on education and lifestyle change. Many enter the workforce directly, while others choose to continue their studies in areas like public health, nursing, medicine or nutrition research. For students interested in becoming Registered Dietitians, Rowan’s BS/MS Coordinated Program in nutrition and dietetics offers a streamlined pathway.
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Whether you're interested in clinical nutrition, community health or dietetics careers, Rowan’s nutrition degree program can help you get there. During our virtual information sessions, you’ll meet faculty, explore coursework in public health and learn more about the path to becoming a registered dietitian.
Beyond the classroom: Nutrition major Keyanna Meade on her community-based research
Meet Keyanna, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in nutrition degree program ('24). As an undergraduate student, Keyanna conducted community-based research focused on wellness access and nutritional programs offered in New Jersey. This hands-on experience allowed her to face real-world challenges in the field and enhance her critical thinking and leadership skills.
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Fuel your future in nutrition
Designed to support a range of goals, from public health to graduate study in dietetics, Rowan University’s Bachelor of Science in nutrition degree program combines scientific foundations with practical training to help you achieve your next step. Apply now and prepare for a future where you’ll advocate for better health and make a real difference in people’s lives.