The Human Nutrition program prepares students for further advanced study in health-related fields.
With a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, you will be prepared for a number of career possibilities as well as advanced academic study in dentistry, medicine, nutrition research, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistance studies, physical therapy and public health. You will study the biological and physical sciences and learn how to apply them to the interactions between nutrition and human health.
Farm-to-Fork
In addition to professional development and research opportunities, our students are leaders in a number of service groups and projects - including the UK Farm to Fork program. This effort is led by UK's Campus Kitchen. The goal is to bring awareness to issues surrounding hunger, albeit differently. The focus of the kitchen is on helping people on and off campus in the greater Lexington community, while also trying to keep food from going to waste.
"Farm-to-Fork is a grant-funded meal program that provides not only free locally sourced lunches using recovered foods and produce, but also education and a sense of community to any UK students. To offer a multidimensional, interdisciplinary approach to college food insecurity, Farm-to-Fork integrates social, sustainable, local and educational elements through healthy lunchtime meals served to approximately 100 students weekly."
International Opportunities
Should you choose, you can gain international experience while earning credit towards your Human Nutrition degree. We offer a variety of study, research, intern, and service abroad programs for all budgets and comfort levels. Some students have even earned grants and scholarships to fully fund their international experiences.
These programs are designed to broaden your mind and introduce you to unfamiliar ways of thinking and living. Ultimately, these experiences will make you a more competitive applicant in the global workforce.