Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
To declare the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition and Dietetics, admission to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) is required. The CPD is part of the Accelerated Master's in Dietetics Studies program. UT San Antonio's CPD is a three-year integrated program that includes two years of undergraduate nutrition courses in the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, one year of graduate courses in the Master of Dietetics Studies (MDS), and 1,000 hours of supervised practice. Successful completion of the CPD grants students a verification statement certifying their eligibility to take the Commission on Dietetics Registration national examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD).
Students admitted to the CPD are not guaranteed placement into the MDS unless a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in major-specific coursework is maintained and all program requirements are met. Students enrolled in the CPD who are NOT ELIGIBLE to transition to the MDS may earn the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, but will not receive the verification statement to take the national RDN/RD exam.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below. Students interested in applying to the CPD program must declare a major in Nutrition and Health, pre-CPD track (see below), and meet with an academic advisor in the Life and Health Sciences Advising Center.
Admission Policy
Admission requirements for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) are intended to offer students a high probability of success in completing the 3-year program and passing the RD exam. Students interested in the CPD will not be admitted directly into the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics major. Instead, they will declare the Nutrition and Health, pre-CPD track (see below). To be accepted into the CPD and declare a major in Nutrition and Dietetics, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prerequisites, support courses, and Core Curriculum courses, and be in good standing with the University.
- Grades of "C-" or better in all prerequisites and support courses.
- Completion of NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences or equivalent course with a grade of "B-" or better.
- No more than two attempts allowed for prerequisite and support courses.
- All science prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the summer semester prior to starting the program in the Fall semester.
- Submit the CPD application (click here to complete the application), unofficial transcripts, two faculty reference forms, a résumé, and a personal statement indicating career goals, knowledge of the profession, commitment, interests, and motivation.
- Attend an interview with the program review committee members (by invitation only) and receive an official letter of acceptance.
- Obtain a criminal background check and submit verification of immunization requirements prior to the start of the CPD.
Admission to the CPD is contingent upon the number of placements available for advanced practicums
Transfer Students: Transfer students must meet all the above criteria and the UT San Antonio undergraduate admission requirements, declare a Nutrition and Health pre-CPD track (see below), and meet with an advisor in the Transfer and Transition Student Success services throughout the transfer process to UT San Antonio.
Students with prior degrees: Students who have a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited Dietetics program must complete select undergraduate courses and practicums to meet the program's requirements. Prior coursework will be assessed on a case-by-case basis when reviewing the student's CPD application.
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field have the option to earn a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics if desired. All prerequisite courses and CPD undergraduate courses and practicums are required before transitioning to the third year of the program.
Students only seeking to earn a Master’s degree and complete the CPD, should consider the Accelerated Master of Dietetic Studies degree. Click here to view the graduate catalog.
International students: International students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with UT San Antonio's International Services to verify UT San Antonio admission requirements. Click here for more information about UT San Antonio's International Services office. Coursework will be assessed on a case-by-case basis when reviewing the student's CPD application.
Other Program Requirements
Criminal Background Check: A criminal background check is required for admission and during the semesters in which the student enrolls in field-based practicums. Students will be required to complete a criminal background check for practicums associated with schools, healthcare facilities, community organizations, hospitals, and clinics. It is the responsibility of the student to determine if their criminal history will present a problem before applying to the CPD. Students with problematic criminal histories will not be able to complete most of the field experiences that are required by the program.
Immunizations: Based on documented transmission of diseases commonly occurring in hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities, students must provide documentation of: Hepatitis B complete vaccine series or immunity, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within the last 10 years, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) complete vaccine series or immunity, varicella (chicken pox) complete vaccine series or immunity, yearly flu vaccine, and negative tuberculosis skin test, chest x-ray or blood test.
Health Insurance: It is highly recommended that students have health insurance coverage while in the CPD. In year 3, some clinical sites require students to have health insurance coverage. If students do not have health insurance coverage, this may impede practicum placements. Students may enroll in the UT System-endorsed Student Health Insurance plan or select comparable health insurance from another source. All students are encouraged to seek coverage through personal or the Academic Health Plans (click here for more information about Student Health Insurance).
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy both the core requirement in Mathematics and as a support course.
BIO 1203 and BIO 1223 should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences requirements, and as prerequisites for BCH 2903.
SOC 1013 or PSY 1013 should be used to satisfy both the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and as a support course.
NDT 2043 may be used to satisfy both the Component Area Option and as a prerequisite course.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Gateway Courses
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics must successfully complete NDT 3413 Gateway Course with a grade of "C" or better in no more than two attempts and NDT 4353 Gateway Course with a grade of "B-" or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping the course with a grade of "W" or taking an equivalent course at another institution, will be required to change their major.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
Degree Requirements
All coursework must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (core and major) 1 | 3 |
MMI 1053
& MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology
and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (core and major) | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (core and major) | 3 |
BIO 2053
& BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I 2 | 4 |
BIO 2063
& BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry 2, 3 | 3 |
CHE 1103
& CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory 2 | 4 |
CHE 1113
& CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory 2 | 4 |
CHE 2603
& CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 | 5 |
| BCH 2903 | Biochemistry for the Life Sciences 2 | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (core and major) | 3 |
| or SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (core and major) | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| NDT 2202 | Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers | 2 |
| NDT 2201 | Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals | 1 |
| NDT 3191 | Applied Food Science Practicum | 1 |
| NDT 3292 | Food Production Practicum 4 | 2 |
| NDT 3313 | Applied Food Science | 3 |
| NDT 3321 | Nutrition and Health Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NDT 3322 | Nutrition and Health Assessment | 2 |
| NDT 3333 | Nutrition Counseling and Education | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span | 3 |
| NDT 3353 | Introduction to Foodservice Operations | 3 |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NDT 4091 | Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum 4 | 1 |
| NDT 4191 | Nutrition Care Process Practicum 4 | 1 |
| NDT 4313 | Food Systems Management and Leadership | 3 |
| NDT 4323 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention | 3 |
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions | 3 |
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 93 |
Course Sequence Guide for B.S. Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UT San Antonio undergraduate degree requirements that are part of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. This is merely a guide, and students must satisfy other admission requirements for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, as well as meet with their academic advisor for individualized degree plans. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take core and support courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters. Courses in the Nutrition and Dietetics Program are only offered once a year, according to the guide below.
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences () | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors () | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry () 1 | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors () | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I () | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory () | 1 |
| 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Summer |
|---|
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II () | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory () | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 4 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I () | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I () | 1 |
| CHE 2603 | Organic Chemistry I () | 3 |
| CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory () | 2 |
| NDT 2202 | Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers | 2 |
| NDT 2201 | Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals | 1 |
| 3 |
| |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II () | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II () | 1 |
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology () | 3 |
| MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory () | 1 |
| BCH 2903 | Biochemistry for the Life Sciences () | 3 |
| 3 |
| |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 3313 | Applied Food Science () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 3191 | Applied Food Science Practicum () 2 | 1 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () 2 | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 3353 | Introduction to Foodservice Operations () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 3292 | Food Production Practicum () 2, 3 | 2 |
| NDT 3333 | Nutrition Counseling and Education () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 3322 | Nutrition and Health Assessment () 2 | 2 |
| NDT 3321 | Nutrition and Health Assessment Lab () 2 | 1 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span () 2 | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| |
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 4091 | Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum () 2, 3 | 1 |
| NDT 4313 | Food Systems Management and Leadership () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 4323 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I () 2 | 3 |
PSY 1013
| Introduction to Psychology ()
or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II () 2 | 3 |
| NDT 4191 | Nutrition Care Process Practicum () 2, 3 | 1 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition () 2 | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Summer |
|---|
| 4 | |
| | Credit Hours | 0 |
| Fifth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| 4 | |
| | Credit Hours | 0 |
| Spring |
|---|
| 4 | |
| | Credit Hours | 0 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Note: NDT courses are only offered once a year, Fall or Spring semester, based on the plan above.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Health is a 120-credit-hour degree designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in public health nutrition at local health departments, schools, community organizations, non-profits, and the food industry. The degree is also suited for students who want to pursue graduate programs in nutrition, public health, allied health, and biomedical sciences.
Courses in this program help students understand and implement health promotion and disease prevention, promote healthy lifestyles through nutritional and behavioral changes, and effectively communicate nutrition messages to individuals and the public. This program is NOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and does not meet the requirements for students to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).
Students may select concentrations within the B.S. degree in Nutrition and Health if they wish to specialize in specific areas of interest to tailor a career path. Students may also pursue the major without a concentration. Students interested in applying to UT San Antonio's Coordinated Program in Dietetics need to declare Nutrition and Health, pre-CPD track. Pre-med and pre-dental students should declare the Nutrition and Health pre-med/dental track. Pre-nursing and other allied health professions should declare the Nutrition and Health allied health track.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements. All required Nutrition (NTR) and Nutrition and Dietetics (NDT) courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
B.S in Nutrition and Health Concentrations
Concentration Requirements
The goal of the B.S. in Nutrition and Health concentrations is to provide undergraduate students with a program of study with the highest possible standards. All students will initially be admitted to the Nutrition and Health program without a concentration.
All students may enroll in concentrations, but to earn the concentration from UT San Antonio, a student must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Complete all the requirements of the individual undergraduate concentration.
- Receive a grade of “C” or better in each course used to satisfy the requirements of the individual undergraduate concentration.
- Achieve at least a 2.75 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in Nutrition and Health degree course requirements and the individual concentration
Concentration Descriptions
Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) Concentration:
The MCHN concentration can prepare students for jobs in public health and wellness nonprofits, school nutrition programs, and public health/government nutrition programs such as the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children. After graduation, students are prepared to pursue courses and programs to become certified lactation consultants.
Sustainable Nutrition and Food Systems (SNFS) Concentration:
The SNFS concentration can prepare students for jobs in extension service, health and wellness non-profits, school nutrition programs, public health/government nutrition programs, food service management, and food, agriculture, and industry. After graduation, students are prepared to pursue courses and programs to become certified dietary managers.
Nutrition and Healthy Aging (NHA) Concentration:
The NHA concentration can prepare students for jobs in public health/government nutrition programs supported by the Older Americans Act, such as the Congregate Meal Program, non-profits with a focus on older adult education and wellness, and assisted living and nursing homes.
Sports Nutrition (SN) Concentration:
The SN concentration can prepare students for jobs at recreation and fitness centers. After graduation, students are prepared to pursue courses and programs to obtain certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Nutrition Public Health and Policy (NPHP) Concentration:
The NPHP concentration can prepare students for jobs in extension service, health and wellness non-profits, school nutrition programs, and public health/government nutrition programs.
B.S in Nutrition and Health Tracks
Allied Health Track
The Allied Health track meets prerequisites for a variety of health professional programs, such as pre-nursing, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, physician assistant, and other allied health careers. Students interested in applying to health profession programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office. Students may also use the degree for entry-level positions in public health nutrition at state health departments, schools, community organizations, and non-profits.
Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics Track
The Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) Track in Nutrition and Health is a part of the Accelerated Master's in Dietetics Studies. Students who complete the Nutrition and Health CPD track will have the prerequisites to apply to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) program and switch to the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics (see above). UT San Antonio's CPD is a three-year integrated program that includes two years of undergraduate nutrition coursework in the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, one year of graduate coursework in the Master of Dietetics Studies (MDS), and 1,000 hours of supervised practice. Successful completion of the CPD grants students a verification statement certifying their eligibility to take the Commission on Dietetics Registration national examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD).
Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track
The Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track meets the prerequisites for medical and dental school. Students will be competitive because their educational experience adds a special dimension to their overall knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and health. Students interested in applying to health profession programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office. Students may also use the degree for entry-level positions in public health nutrition at state health departments, schools, community organizations, and non-profits.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Nutrition and Health must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy both the core requirement in Mathematics and as a major support course.
BIO 1233 or BIO 1203 should be used to satisfy one of the Life and Physical Sciences requirements and are required support courses. ES 2023 may also be used to satisfy a Life and Physical Sciences requirement as well as an SNFS concentration option course. BIO 1243 or BIO 1223 are recommended for fulfilling the second Life and Physical Sciences core requirement.
SOC 1013, or PSY 1013 should be used to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. PSY 1013 may be used to satisfy both the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and an NHA concentration option course.
NDT 2043 may be used to satisfy the Component Area Option and a major course requirement. Any core curriculum course taken to fulfill a major or concentration course requirement that has not already been applied to a Core Curriculum requirement may also apply to the Component Area Option.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Degree Requirements
All required Nutrition (NTR) and Nutrition and Dietetics (NDT) courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
MMI 1053
& MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology
and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (core and major) | 3 |
| or BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I |
BIO 2053
& BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 4 |
BIO 2063
& BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
CHE 1103
& CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (core and major) | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (core and major) | 3 |
| NDT 2202 | Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers | 2 |
| NDT 2201 | Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals | 1 |
| NDT 3313 | Applied Food Science | 3 |
| NDT 3191 | Applied Food Science Practicum | 1 |
| NDT 3353 | Introduction to Foodservice Operations | 3 |
| NTR 3043 | Nutrition Education and Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span | 3 |
| NTR 4031 | Exploring Cultural Foods Through Cooking Lab | 1 |
| NTR 4032 | Exploring Cultural Foods | 2 |
| NTR 4043 | Chronic Disease Assessment for Nutrition Professionals | 3 |
| NDT 4313 | Food Systems Management and Leadership | 3 |
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention | 3 |
| NDT 4091 | Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum | 1 |
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition | 3 |
| NTR 4933 | Internship in Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| |
| |
| Advanced Human Nutrition | |
| Foundations of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition | |
| Nutrition Matters: Food Systems from Farm to Fork | |
| Nutrition and Healthy Aging | |
| Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation | |
| Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition | |
| Introduction to Translational Research Methods In Nutrition | |
| Applied Sports Nutrition for Performance and Recovery | |
| Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods | |
| Total Credit Hours | 87 |
Concentrations
Students may declare a concentration listed below. Students who declare a concentration will need fewer free elective hours.
Maternal and Child Health & Nutrition Concentration
Complete 12 semester credit hours of coursework to complete the Maternal and Child Health & Nutrition Concentration.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| NTR 3053 | Foundations of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition | 3 |
| HTH 3543 | Growth and Development | 3 |
| NTR 4063 | Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation | 3 |
| NTR 4073 | Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Sustainable Nutrition & Food Systems Concentration
Complete 6 semester credit hours of coursework to complete the Sustainable Nutrition & Food Systems Concentration.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| ES 2023 | Introduction to Environmental Science II | 3 |
| ES 4153 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 |
Nutrition and Healthy Aging Concentration
Complete 15 semester credit hours of coursework to complete the Nutrition and Healthy Aging Concentration.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2513 | Introduction to Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY 3523 | Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| SOC 3203 | Gerontology | 3 |
| NTR 4053 | Nutrition and Healthy Aging | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Sports Nutrition Concentration
Complete 12 semester credit hours of coursework to complete the Sports Nutrition Concentration.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| KIN 3433 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 3453 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| or KIN 3073 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning |
| KIN 4253 | Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| NTR 4093 | Applied Sports Nutrition for Performance and Recovery | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Nutrition Public Health and Policy Concentration
Complete 9 semester credit hours of coursework to complete the Nutrition Public Health and Policy Concentration.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| PAD 2013 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| PAD 3033 | Introduction to Nonprofit Agencies | 3 |
| NTR 4313 | Public Health Nutrition and Policy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Course Sequence Guide for B.S. Degree in Nutrition and Health
This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UT San Antonio undergraduate Nutrition and Health degree requirements. These are merely guides, and students must satisfy other requirements of this catalog and meet with their academic advisor for individualized degree plans. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take core and support courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.
B.S. in Nutrition and Health – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences () | 3 |
BIO 1233
| Contemporary Biology I ()
or Biosciences I for Science Majors | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry () 1 | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 1243
| Contemporary Biology II ()
or Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I () | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory () | 1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NDT 2202 | Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers () | 2 |
| NDT 2201 | Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals () | 1 |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I () | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I () | 1 |
PSY 1013
| Introduction to Psychology ()
or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences | 3 |
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology () | 3 |
| MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory () | 1 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II () | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II () | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NTR 3043 | Nutrition Education and Communication for Health Professionals () | 3 |
| NDT 3313 | Applied Food Science () | 3 |
| NDT 3191 | Applied Food Science Practicum () | 1 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 3353 | Introduction to Foodservice Operations () | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition () | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention () | 3 |
| NDT 4091 | Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum () | 1 |
| NTR 4043 | Chronic Disease Assessment for Nutrition Professionals () | 3 |
| NDT 4313 | Food Systems Management and Leadership () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions () | 3 |
| NTR 4031 | Exploring Cultural Foods Through Cooking Lab () | 1 |
| NTR 4032 | Exploring Cultural Foods () | 2 |
| NTR 4933 | Internship in Public Health Nutrition () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health Tracks
Students may select from either the Allied Health Track, Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics Track, or the Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track. See the respective requirements below.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health - Allied Health Track
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Health, Allied Health track is a 120-credit-hour degree that meets prerequisites for a variety of health professional programs, such as pre-nursing, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, physician assistant, and other allied health careers. Students will be competitive because their educational experience adds a special dimension to their overall knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and health. Students interested in applying to health profession programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office. Students may also use the degree for entry-level positions in public health nutrition at local health departments, schools, community organizations, and non-profits.
Courses in this program help students understand and implement health promotion and disease prevention, promote healthy lifestyles through nutritional and behavioral changes, and effectively communicate nutrition messages to individuals and the public. This program is NOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and does not meet the requirements for students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Students interested in applying to UT San Antonio's Coordinated Program in Dietetics need to declare Nutrition and Health, pre-CPD track.
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements. All required Nutrition (NTR) and Nutrition and Dietetics (NDT) courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Nutrition and Health must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy both the core requirement in Mathematics and as a required course.
BIO 1203 or BIO 1233 may be used to satisfy a Life and Physical Sciences requirement and as a major requirement.
BIO 1223 or BIO 1243 are recommended to satisfy the second Life and Physical Sciences requirement.
SOC 1013 or PSY 1013 should be used to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. PSY 1013 can apply to both the Social and Behavioral Sciences core requirement and as a required course.
NDT 2043 may be used to satisfy the Component Area Option and as a major requirement. Any core curriculum course taken to fulfill a major requirement that has not already been applied to a core curriculum requirement may also apply to the Component Area Option.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Degree Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health - Allied Health Track are required to successfully complete the following courses
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (core and major) | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (core and major) | 3 |
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology | 3 |
| MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (core and major) | 3 |
| or BIO 1233 | Contemporary Biology I |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (core and major) | 3 |
| NTR 3043 | Nutrition Education and Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition | 3 |
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention | 3 |
| NTR 4043 | Chronic Disease Assessment for Nutrition Professionals | 3 |
| NTR 4032 | Exploring Cultural Foods | 2 |
| NTR 4031 | Exploring Cultural Foods Through Cooking Lab | 1 |
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions | 3 |
| NTR 3053 | Foundations of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition | 3 |
| NTR 4053 | Nutrition and Healthy Aging | 3 |
| NTR 4333 | Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods | 3 |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 78 |
B.S. in Nutrition and Health - Allied Health Track- Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences () | 3 |
BIO 1203
| Biosciences I for Science Majors ()
or Contemporary Biology I | 3 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry () | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 1243
| Contemporary Biology II ()
or Biosciences II for Science Majors | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I () 1 | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory () 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I () | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I () | 1 |
PSY 1013
| Introduction to Psychology ()
or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span () | 3 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II () | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II () | 1 |
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology () | 3 |
| MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory () | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () | 3 |
| NTR 3043 | Nutrition Education and Communication for Health Professionals () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition () | 3 |
| NTR 3053 | Foundations of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention () | 3 |
| NTR 4043 | Chronic Disease Assessment for Nutrition Professionals () | 3 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions () | 3 |
| NTR 4032 | Exploring Cultural Foods () | 2 |
| NTR 4031 | Exploring Cultural Foods Through Cooking Lab () | 1 |
| NTR 4053 | Nutrition and Healthy Aging () | 3 |
| NTR 4333 | Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health - Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics Track
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Health, Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) track is a 120-credit-hour degree. Students interested in applying to UT San Antonio's Coordinated Program in Dietetics need to declare Nutrition and Health, in this Pre-CPD track, which provides the prerequisites needed to apply to the CPD program. Acceptance to the CPD will result in a major change to a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. See above for information about the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) is an Accelerated Master's in Dietetics Studies. (Click here to see the graduate catalog for more information.) UT San Antonio's CPD is a three-year integrated program that includes two years of undergraduate nutrition coursework in the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, one year of graduate coursework in the Master of Dietetics Studies (MDS), and 1,000 hours of supervised practice. Successful completion of the CPD grants students a verification statement certifying their eligibility to take the Commission on Dietetics Registration national examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD).
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Nutrition and Health, Pre-CPD track must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics and as a major course requirement.
BIO 1203 and BIO 1223 can apply to both the Life and Physical Sciences core requirements and as major course requirements.
PSY 1013 or SOC 1013 should be used to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement and as a major course requirement.
NDT 2043 may be used to satisfy the Component Area Option and as a major course requirement.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Degree Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health - Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics Track are required to successfully complete the following courses with a grade of at least "C-" or better unless otherwise notated.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (core and major) 1 | 3 |
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology 2 | 3 |
| MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors (core and major) | 3 |
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors (core and major) | 3 |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I 2 | 1 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II 2 | 1 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry 2,3 | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I 2 | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II 2 | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| CHE 2603 | Organic Chemistry I 2 | 3 |
| CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 | 2 |
| BCH 2903 | Biochemistry for the Life Sciences 2 | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology (core and track) | 3 |
| or SOC 1013 | Introduction to Sociology |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (core and major) | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management | 3 |
| NDT 2201 | Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals | 1 |
| NDT 2202 | Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers | 2 |
| NDT 3191 | Applied Food Science Practicum | 1 |
| NDT 3292 | Food Production Practicum 4 | 2 |
| NDT 3313 | Applied Food Science | 3 |
| NDT 3321 | Nutrition and Health Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NDT 3322 | Nutrition and Health Assessment | 2 |
| NDT 3333 | Nutrition Counseling and Education | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span | 3 |
| NDT 3353 | Introduction to Foodservice Operations | 3 |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NDT 4313 | Food Systems Management and Leadership | 3 |
| NDT 4323 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention | 3 |
| NDT 4091 | Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum 4 | 1 |
| NDT 4191 | Nutrition Care Process Practicum 4 | 1 |
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions | 3 |
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 93 |
B.S. in Nutrition and Health - Pre-Coordinated Program in Dietetics Track - Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences () | 3 |
| BIO 1203 | Biosciences I for Science Majors () | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| CHE 1073 | Basic Chemistry () 1 | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIO 1223 | Biosciences II for Science Majors () | 3 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I () | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory () | 1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Summer |
|---|
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II () | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory () | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 4 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NDT 2202 | Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics Careers () | 2 |
| NDT 2201 | Medical Terminology for Nutrition Professionals () | 1 |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I () 2 | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I () 2 | 1 |
| CHE 2603 | Organic Chemistry I () 2 | 3 |
| CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory () 2 | 2 |
| 3 |
| |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II () 2 | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II () 2 | 1 |
| MMI 1053 | Introductory Microbiology () 2 | 3 |
| MMI 1061 | Introductory Microbiology Laboratory () 2 | 1 |
| BCH 2903 | Biochemistry for the Life Sciences () 2 | 3 |
| |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition () | 3 |
| NDT 3313 | Applied Food Science () | 3 |
| NDT 3191 | Applied Food Science Practicum () | 1 |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 3353 | Introduction to Foodservice Operations () | 3 |
| NDT 3292 | Food Production Practicum () 4 | 2 |
| NDT 3333 | Nutrition Counseling and Education () | 3 |
| NDT 3322 | Nutrition and Health Assessment () | 2 |
| NDT 3321 | Nutrition and Health Assessment Lab () | 1 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| |
| NDT 4333 | Community Nutrition: From Assessment to Intervention () | 3 |
| NDT 4091 | Nutrition in Action: Community Practicum () 4 | 1 |
| NDT 4313 | Food Systems Management and Leadership () | 3 |
| NDT 4323 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I () | 3 |
PSY 1013
| Introduction to Psychology ()
or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 4343 | Nutrition for Public Health: Policies and Interventions () | 3 |
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II () | 3 |
| NDT 4191 | Nutrition Care Process Practicum () 4 | 1 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health - Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutrition and Health, Pre-Med/Pre-Dental track is a 120-credit-hour degree that meets the prerequisites for medical and dental school. Students will be competitive because their educational experience adds a special dimension to their overall knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and health. Students interested in applying to health profession programs are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor and consult with the UT San Antonio Health Professions Office. Students may also use the degree for entry-level positions in public health nutrition at local health departments, schools, community organizations, and non-profits.
Courses in this program help students understand and implement health promotion and disease prevention, promote healthy lifestyles through nutritional and behavioral changes, and effectively communicate nutrition messages to individuals and the public. This program is NOT accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and does not meet the requirements for students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).
The minimum number of semester credit hours for this degree, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, of which at least 39 must be at the upper-division level. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements and the degree requirements. All required Nutrition (NTR) and Nutrition and Dietetics (NDT) courses must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the B.S. degree in Nutrition and Health must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements. If courses are taken to satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree.
STA 1053 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics and as a major requirement. MAT 1073 may also be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics and as a major requirement.
BIO 1203 and BIO 1233 should be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences requirements and as major requirements. PHY 1943 and PHY 1963 may also apply to both the Life and Physical Sciences requirements and as major requirements.
SOC 1013 or PSY 1013 should be used to satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.
NDT 2043 may be used to satisfy the Component Area Option and as a track course. Any core curriculum course taken to fulfill a major course requirement that has not already been applied to a core curriculum requirement may also apply to the Component Area Option.
Click here to view the list of all Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.
Degree Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health - Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track are required to successfully complete the following courses.
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
BIO 1203
& BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors (core and major) | 4 |
BIO 1223
& BIO 1221 | Biosciences II for Science Majors
and Biosciences II Laboratory for Science Majors (core and major) | 4 |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| BIO 2313 | Genetics | 3 |
| MMI 3713 | Microbiology | 3 |
| MMI 3722 | Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 2603 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 3643 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| BCH 3303 | Essentials of Biochemistry | 3 |
| or BCH 3313 | Biochemistry I |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (core or major) | 3 |
| PHY 1603 | Algebra-based Physics I (PHY 1943 may be core or major) | 3 |
| or PHY 1943 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I |
| PHY 1611 | Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHY 1951 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory |
| PHY 1623 | Algebra-based Physics II (PHY 1963 may be core or major) | 3 |
| or PHY 1963 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II |
| PHY 1631 | Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHY 1971 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics (core or major) | 3 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences (core and major) | 3 |
| NTR 3043 | Nutrition Education and Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span | 3 |
| NTR 4043 | Chronic Disease Assessment for Nutrition Professionals | 3 |
NTR 4032
& NTR 4031 | Exploring Cultural Foods
and Exploring Cultural Foods Through Cooking Lab | 3 |
| NDT 4323 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3 |
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition | 3 |
| |
| Total Credit Hours | 90 |
B.S. in Nutrition and Health - Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Track - Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| AIS 1263 | AIS: Life and Health Sciences () | 3 |
BIO 1203
& BIO 1201 | Biosciences I for Science Majors
and Biosciences I Laboratory for Science Majors () | 4 |
| MAT 1073 | Algebra for Scientists and Engineers () | 3 |
| WRC 1013 | Freshman Composition I () | 3 |
| STA 1053 | Basic Statistics () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
BIO 1223
& BIO 1221 | Biosciences II for Science Majors
and Biosciences II Laboratory for Science Majors () | 4 |
| WRC 1023 | Freshman Composition II () | 3 |
| CHE 1103 | General Chemistry I () | 3 |
| CHE 1121 | General Chemistry I Laboratory () | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Summer |
|---|
| CHE 1113 | General Chemistry II () | 3 |
| CHE 1131 | General Chemistry II Laboratory () | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 4 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| CHE 2603 | Organic Chemistry I () | 3 |
| CHE 2612 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory () | 2 |
| BIO 2051 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I () | 1 |
| BIO 2053 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I () | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| BIO 2063 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II () | 3 |
| BIO 2061 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II () | 1 |
| CHE 3643 | Organic Chemistry II () | 3 |
| MMI 3713 | Microbiology () | 3 |
| MMI 3722 | Microbiology Laboratory () | 2 |
| NDT 2043 | Introduction to Nutritional Sciences () | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Third Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NTR 3043 | Nutrition Education and Communication for Health Professionals () | 3 |
BCH 3303
| Essentials of Biochemistry ()
or Biochemistry I | 3 |
PHY 1603
| Algebra-based Physics I ()
or Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 3 |
PHY 1611
| Algebra-based Physics I Laboratory ()
or Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Laboratory | 1 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
PHY 1623
| Algebra-based Physics II ()
or Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 3 |
PHY 1631
| Algebra-based Physics II Laboratory ()
or Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 2313 | Genetics () | 3 |
| NDT 3343 | Nutrition in the Life Span () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 13 |
| Fourth Year |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| NDT 4323 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I () | 3 |
| NDT 3413 | Advanced Human Nutrition () | 3 |
| NTR 4043 | Chronic Disease Assessment for Nutrition Professionals () | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to Psychology () | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| NDT 4353 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II () | 3 |
| NDT 4363 | Current Issues in Nutrition () | 3 |
| NTR 4032 | Exploring Cultural Foods () | 2 |
| NTR 4031 | Exploring Cultural Foods Through Cooking Lab () | 1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 120 |
Accelerated Master's in Dietetic Studies - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
The Nutrition and Dietetics Program offers an Accelerated Master in Dietetics Studies, also termed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD). UT San Antonio's CPD is a 3-year program designed to offer undergraduate and graduate coursework, along with 1,000 hours of supervised practice. Graduates from the CPD will be eligible to take the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian. The CPD facilitates a seamless transition into the master’s program, enabling the completion of 1,000 supervised practice hours, and provides an expedited admission process.
The benefit of the accelerated program is that it can reduce time to graduate with a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics (optional), a Master's in Dietetics Studies (M.D.S.), and 1,000 hours of supervised practice. The accelerated program can reduce costs as students are not charged an application fee, and it creates an easier transition into graduate school with a constant connection with the UT San Antonio faculty and staff.
Program Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) are designed to provide students with a high probability of success in completing the 3-year program and passing the RD exam. Students interested in the CPD will not be admitted directly into the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics major. Instead, students will declare the Nutrition and Health, pre-CPD track. To be accepted to the CPD and declare a major in Nutrition and Dietetics, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prerequisites, support courses, and the Texas Core courses, and be in good standing with the University.
- Grades of "C-" or better in all prerequisite and support courses.
- Completion of NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences or equivalent course with a grade of "B-" or better.
- No more than two attempts allowed for prerequisite and support courses.
- All science prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the summer semester prior to starting the program in the Fall semester.
- Submit the CPD application, unofficial transcripts, two faculty reference forms, a résumé, and a personal statement indicating career goals, knowledge of the profession, commitment, interests, and motivation.
- Attend an interview with the program review committee members (by invitation only) and receive an official letter of acceptance.
- Obtain a criminal background check and submit verification of immunization requirements prior to the start of the CPD.
Admission to the CPD is contingent upon the number of placements available for the advanced practicums.
This program is tailored to three distinct groups of individuals:
- UT San Antonio or transfer students who do not have a bachelor's degree and aspire to become a registered dietitian. Students can earn the bachelor’s and master’s degrees and complete their supervised practice hours in 5 years. This includes 4 years of undergraduate coursework to earn the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics and the 5th year to obtain the Master's in Dietetics Studies (M.D.S.). The 1,000 hours of supervised practice will be earned in the last three years, termed the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
- Non-UT San Antonio students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from an ACEND-accredited program and have a verification statement. These students must apply to UT San Antonio and the CPD. Prior coursework will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Students may earn their M.D.S. and complete 1,000 hours of supervised practice in 1.5 to 2 years. Undergraduate leveling courses may need to be completed before transitioning to the graduate program.
- Students who have any bachelor's degree and DO NOT have a verification statement. Students would need to apply to the CPD and must complete the prerequisites, support courses, and the full three years of the CPD.
Degree Requirements
B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics
Students accepted into the Accelerated Master of Dietetics Studies program are required to complete all the degree requirements associated with the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree only need to complete the prerequisites, support courses, and undergraduate requirements for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. See the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics requirements above.
M.S. Degree Requirement
Students accepted into the Accelerated Master of Dietetics Studies program are required to complete the standard degree requirements of the M.D.S. as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
Where to start
All students interested in pursuing this option, including those with previous degrees, must declare a Nutrition and Health, pre-CPD track and meet with an academic advisor to verify their readiness to apply.
