Nutritional Sciences (NUSC) majors study the relationship between food and health.  They integrate knowledge of the use of foods and nutrients by cells, individuals, and communities to promote optimal health and treatment of disease. The Department offers three tracks, i.e., Nutritional, Health, and Disease Prevention, Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and Pre-Medical Profession, through which students can obtain their Bachelors of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences.

Each student has the opportunity for personal growth through the balance of strong academic programs, independent studies, and field experiences. The faculty in the Department of Nutritional Sciences conduct a wide array of nutrition research: molecular nutrition, dietary bioactive components and cardiometabolic health, metabolic diseases, gut health and chronic disease, immunometabolism, nanotechnology and biodelivery systems, public health and community nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, and rehabilitative nutrition. For more information about research topics, please visit http://nusc.uconn.edu/research-researchTopics.php