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Westerfield University of Virginia
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Bachelor of Science (BS)

Online Human Nutrition & Dietetics Degree

Bachelor of Science (BS) at WUV

Credit Hours144
Total Courses24
Term Length4 Year Self-Paced
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Program OverviewWhy earn your Human Nutrition & Dietetics degree at WUV?

The Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Westerfield University of Virginia delivers a comprehensive four-year health sciences education combining general studies, advanced clinical foundations, and deep specialization in Human Nutrition & Dietetics. Graduate career-ready for in-demand healthcare roles.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Comprehensive health sciences theory and practice
  • Advanced specialization in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Public health, pharmacology, and fitness science
  • Clinical assessment and patient care
  • Health care administration and promotion
  • Professional ethics and health law

Courses & CurriculumHuman Nutrition & Dietetics curriculum

24 courses: 10 general education, 8 core health sciences, and 6 Human Nutrition & Dietetics-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 Human Nutrition & Dietetics-specific courses including advanced studies, clinical practices, and patient care.

HND-2827Human Nutrition & Dietetics Advanced Studies
HND-2828Human Nutrition & Dietetics Clinical Practices
HND-2829Human Nutrition & Dietetics Patient Care
HND-2830Human Nutrition & Dietetics Procedures and Practices
HND-2831Fundamentals of Human Nutrition & Dietetics
HND-2832Introduction to Human Nutrition & Dietetics

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AdmissionApplying to WUV is fast and free

No application fee. A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Human Nutrition & Dietetics degree?

A Bachelor's in Human Nutrition & Dietetics from WUV prepares you for professional clinical and healthcare management roles:

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist — Practice at the full professional level in clinical and community nutrition.
  • 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.