The Nutritional Sciences major has three specializations: Physiology & Metabolism, Dietetics, and Toxicology. All three combine a strong foundation in the biological and chemical sciences with specialized advanced course work:

Physiology & Metabolism focuses on the biochemical and physiological study of nutrient utilization as well as the study of food properties and processing of food materials.

Dietetics prepares students for a career as a Registered Dietitian (RD). RD's translate the science of nutrition into practical applications for individuals and groups in clinical, food services, or community settings. The Didactic Program in Dietetics is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-5400, ext. 5400. Graduates of this program must also complete a Dietetic Internship and pass a national examination in order to become a RD.

Toxicology focuses on the biochemical and physiological study of the adverse effects of nutrients and non-nutrients in the diet.

The Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology advisor is Susan Cass (117 Morgan Hall, 510-642-2879, susanc@nature.berkeley.edu). Once a student has declared the Nutritional Sciences major, they are also assigned a faculty advisor. General questions about the College of Natural Resources should be directed to the CNR Office of Instruction and Student Affairs in 245 Mulford Hall, 510-642-0542.

The information in this snapshot is a guide to the degree requirements. See the Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology advisor, the NST website (http://nutrition.berkeley.edu/), or the complete NST Handbood for details. Major requirements are on the back.

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley in Nutritional Sciences, students must complete University, Campus, College, and major requirements.

All students must complete 120 units; 36 of these units (or 36 for Dietetic students) must be upper division. Upper division courses required for the major count toward the 36 upper division unit requirement. Student must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and earn at least a C- in all courses required for the major.

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