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Online Nutritional and Health Sciences Degree Bachelor of Science (BS) at WUV

Nutritional and Health Sciences at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours144

Total Courses24

Term Length4 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Nutritional and Health Sciences degree at WUV?

The Bachelor of Science in Nutritional and Health Sciences at westerfirld university of virginia delivers a comprehensive four-year health sciences education combining general studies, advanced clinical foundations, and deep specialization in Nutritional and Health Sciences. Graduate career-ready for in-demand healthcare roles.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Comprehensive health sciences theory and practice
  • Advanced specialization in Nutritional and Health Sciences
  • Public health, pharmacology, and fitness science
  • Clinical assessment and patient care
  • Health care administration and promotion
  • Professional ethics and health law
Nutritional and Health Sciences BS at WUV

Courses & CurriculumNutritional and Health Sciences curriculum

24 courses: 10 general education, 8 core health sciences, and 6 Nutritional and Health Sciences-specialist courses.

General Education Courses

10 foundational general education courses.

B-057Introduction to the Humanities
AAS-085Social and Cultural Geography
B-158English Composition
B-200College Algebra
B-336World Religions
AAS-370Ethics
B-460Art Appreciation
AAS-584Pre-Calculus
B-825Human Biology
AAS-902World History

Core Health Sciences Courses

8 advanced core health sciences courses.

HS-094Health Care System
HS-189Introduction to Public Health (Disease Prevention)
HS-216Human Anatomy and Physiology
N-306Pharmacology
HS-337Introduction to Fitness and Wellness
HS-665Introduction to Health Sciences
HS-687Introduction to Nutrition Science
HS-747Introduction to Health Promotion

Specialist Courses

6 Nutritional and Health Sciences-specific courses including advanced studies, clinical practices, and patient care.

NHS-086Introduction to Food Production
NHS-360Health Sociology
NHS-582Introduction to Foods
NHS-637Introduction to Nutrition
NHS-683Introduction to Health and Nutrition Sciences
NHS-730Issues in Nutrition

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Nutritional and Health Sciences degree?

A Bachelor's in Nutritional and Health Sciences from WUV prepares you for professional clinical and healthcare management roles:

  • Registered Nutritional and Health Sciences Professional — Practice at the full professional level in your clinical specialty.
  • Clinical Team Lead — Supervise clinical teams and ensure quality patient care.
  • Healthcare Manager — Lead healthcare programs, departments, and administrative operations.
  • Public Health Specialist — Apply health promotion and disease prevention expertise.