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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Human Nutrition (BS) - Nutritional Sciences

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

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The nutritional sciences program emphasizes the biological and physical sciences and provides students with the background necessary to understand the function and metabolism of nutrients. The program provides an excellent foundation for students considering careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science professions. The curriculum is designed to meet academic requirements for entering medical school, dental school, or allied health professions.

Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours

K-State Core  is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State.

The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core.

General Education: K-State Core  

Program Requirements: (82 Credit Hours)

* If any of the following courses are applied towards University Core Requirements, please consult your advisor on additional courses to meet the 120 hours.

Statistics Requirement

If not met through K-State Core requirements, STAT 225 is required.

HHS Courses: (3 Credit Hours)

Professional Studies: (79 Credit Hours)

Grade C or higher required.​​​​​​​

Biological Sciences: (20 Credit Hours)

Physical Sciences: (27 Credit Hours)

Nutritional Sciences: (32 Credit Hours)

Unrestricted Electives: (4 Credit Hours)

Dependent on course selection to fulfill general education requirements.

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

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