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Nutrition Science
Explore a career in medicine, dentistry, industry or academia with an emphasis on nutrition and biochemistry.
Nutrition Science – B.S. in Food & Nutrition, Nutrition Science Emphasis
The Nutrition Science program in the Food and Nutrition major at Montana State is specifically designed to prepare students for admission to medical, dental or graduate school with the program’s emphasis on nutrition and biochemistry. In addition to nutrition courses, Nutrition Science students also investigate nutrition on a molecular level with coursework on microbiology, micronutrients and metabolism, biomedical genetics and more.
The Food & Nutrition major at Montana State offers one additional option within the major: Dietetics.
Savanna Delger graduated from the Food & Nutrition program in 2024 and began the two-year Master of Science in Dietetic Systems Leadership and Montana Dietetic Internship graduate program at MSU just three days later.
Montana’s Research Leader
Montana State is the largest research enterprise in the state and consistently breaks
MSU records for annual research expenditures, reaching $200 million for the first
time in 2022.
Nutrition Research Lab
Dr. Mary Miles, Food & Nutrition faculty member, leads the Nutrition Research Laboratory to explore the intersection of metabolism and nutrition, exercise physiology, and
host-gut interactions.
Adventure Awaits
Montana State is the No. 1 college in the U.S. for outdoor sports and recreation,
with world-class skiing, hiking, biking, fly fishing and close proximity to Yellowstone
National Park.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Nutrition Science students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Research & Education
- Research & Education
- Physician
- Physician’s Assistant
- Dentistry
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.