Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medicine

Louisiana State University

United States of America, Baton Rouge

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Louisiana State University

United States of America , Baton Rouge

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medicine

About

You are interested in helping people maintain or achieve good health through product development, food safety, and education.

About Nutrition & Food Sciences

Learn about nutrition and the research, development, packaging, and distribution of our food supply. At LSU, you will participate in hands-on learning, professional development, and faculty-led research to prepare for a health-related profession or career in business or agriculture.

Concentrations Available:

Dietetics - Gain a broad knowledge base and specialized skills in human nutrition, food, and food systems management. A student who completes our dietetics concentration can apply for a dietetic internship with the ultimate goal of obtaining professional credentials in dietetics. Some of these required courses are human physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, nutrition and disease, food science, and cultural foods.
Food Science and Technology - Learn what makes food appetizing and safe and how it gets to consumers. Students learn all aspects of food production, from development to packaging and distribution. They study safety, taste, acceptability, quality, and nutrition. Students learn food chemistry, analysis, microbiology, engineering, and business. Graduates are prepared for careers in quality assurance, research and development, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.
Food Science and Technology w/Pre-Med Option: There is a strong relationship between food science, nutrition and the health field in prevention of disease, slowing aging and finding solutions to problems like inflammation, cancer, and obesity such as development of nutritional or medical foods. Students aspiring to go to medical school can take the Pre-Medicine option which allows students to take core courses required for consideration for admission to medical school.
Nutrition, Health, and Society - Examine the links between food, nutrition, and society. The concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the health professions, including nutrition, nutrition education, the food industry, and government or scientific writing.
Nutritional Sciences - Pre-Medicine - Understanding the critical role that food and nutrition play in reducing the risk of chronic and acute diseases. Nutritional science provides premedical students with a solid basis for building meaningful medical careers. This concentration prepares students for careers in the food or healthcare industries, education, or government and meets the requirements for application to medical and dental school.

Disciplines

College of Agriculture

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

Career

Dietitian
Food inspector
Food scientist
Nutritionist
Packaging engineer
Product Development scientist
Quality Control analyst
Sustainability specialist
Wellness coordinator

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete Online Application

Complete the online application for admission and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. The application fee can be submitted online by credit card, or mailed to the office by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming your application was received.

The application deadline for the fall semester is July 15. The deadline for the spring semester is October 1.

Step 2: Submit all Official Transcripts

After applying, you should send an official transcript, in your original language and with an English translation, from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended to the address below. An official transcript is an official record prepared by the issuing institution and sealed in the institution’s official envelope.

Please note: All required documents should be sent at least 120 days before the start of a semester to allow for adequate processing time, which can be extensive for some applications.

LSU’s Office of Enrollment Management is solely responsible for evaluating and determining the equivalencies of international credentials and grading scales.

LSU Office of Enrollment Management
1146 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Step 3: Submit TOEFL or IELTS Scores

If English is not your native language, you must provide your TOEFL or IELTS scores for proof of English language proficiency. Either test’s scores must be sent directly through the TOEFL or IELTS website. TOEFL scores require LSU’s school code of 6373.