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Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences Program (BSNS) Admission

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences

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Rachel Villarreal, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, FAND
Clinical Associate Professor/ Program Director MS in Dietetics / Interim Program Coordinator for Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (BSNS)
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences Program
EHABW 2.206
Email: rachel.villarreal@utrgv.edu
Email: bsnutritionalsciences@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-5269 (administrative offices)
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Admission

Admission requirements

Admission to the BSNS program is first based on successful admission to the university. In addition, students must apply to the program and be accepted to be eligible for the Nutritional Sciences major.  Please fill out the below application and send via email to  bsnutritionalsciences@utrgv.edu. Application are accepted on a rolling basis.

BS in Nutritional Sciences Program Application 

Progression requirements 

Students will have to maintain a grade of "C" or above in all the major requirement courses to remain in the program. 

Graduation requirements 

Completion is based on the students getting a minimum grade of "C" in all NUTR courses. 


Minor in Nutrition

Completing a nutrition minor will complement your major and increase your skill set. This minor will give you a competitive edge in the job market, since nutrition is relevant to many different careers. Some of these may include nursing, pharmacy, medicine, and other healthcare fields. 

Mission: The minor in Nutrition supports the mission of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the College of Health Professions by promoting student access, success, health education and community engagement. It does so by training students in the field of Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness and Food Management and Technology. Students will graduate with critical thinking skills about nutrition awareness and meet the nutrition/food services needs of a culturally diverse community with disproportionate health disparities.

Minor in Nutrition Degree Plan Template


Roadmaps:

2020-2021 UTRGV BS - Nutritional Sciences Concentration: Nutrition Roadmap

2020-2021 UTRGV BS - Nutritional Sciences Concentration: Nutrition and Fitness Roadmap

2020-2021 UTRGV BS - Nutritional Sciences Concentration: Food Technology and Management Roadmap

2020-2021 UTRGV BS - Nutritional Sciences Concentration: Research Roadmap


2018-2019 UTRGV BS-Nutritional Sciences Concentration: Nutrition Roadmap

2018-2019 UTRGV BS-Nutritional Sciences Concentration: Nutrition and Fitness Roadmap

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