The nutritional sciences involve the study of biology, chemistry, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry and physics, as well as core courses in nutritional assessment, life cycle nutrition, nutrition and health and nutrition careers. Students completing the degree program are prepared for entry into professional schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and physical therapy, graduate school, or technically oriented jobs in science. Students in UNH's nutritional sciences program not only benefit from a comprehensive curriculum, they also have opportunities to apply what theyre learning during internships and research in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Our highly engaged faculty are experts in the nutritional sciences field and provide individualized guidance tailored to each student's goals, whether they plan to continue their formal education or enter the workforce following graduation. The program also offers the UNH-in-Italy program, which allows students to experience the medieval city of Ascoli Piceno while studying English-language courses that explore the links between food culture, sustainable agriculture and the policies and issues impacting the food system.