College of Natural Resources, UC Berkeley

Nutritional Science - Dietetics

Students in the Didactic Training Program in Dietetics track of the Nutritional Science (NS-D) major are educated in the experimental biology of metabolic regulation, the impact of genetics on use of dietary constituents, and the interaction among genetics, health/chronic disease and dietary chemicals. This program prepares students to perform research into the relationship between diet and vertebrate development and well-being mechanistically, and/or for health professional careers.

Sample Classes

  • Nutrient Function and Metabolism
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Biology, Statistics, Chemistry
  • Human Diet and Chronic Disease
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy

NS General Catalog


Careers for NS-D Majors

  • Registered Dietitian
  • Health Professions (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy school, public health)
  • Research and teaching
  • Biotechnology
  • Government service
  • Foodservice industry
  • Consulting

NS majors

Undergraduate Advisor

Nicole Lowy,
(510) 642-2879
260 Mulford Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720

Check out the SDA!

The Student Dietetics Association is a support network of NS-Dietetics majors and minors.