Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Food, and Exercise

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Food, and Exercise may develop a career in community health and fitness or community nutrition, as a strength and conditioning coach, or as a personal trainer. This degree also prepares students for graduate work in related health science fields.

Expected Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • critically evaluate and interpret media and research findings about food, nutrition and exercise using an evidence-based approach.
  • communicate food, nutrition and exercise information in both written and oral formats in a clear, cohesive and accurate manner. 
  • describe food, nutrition and physical activity needs for healthy people using a whole-food, whole-person perspective. 
  • create a food-related intervention and a physical activity intervention for disease prevention that integrates mind, body and spirit aspects of wellness. 

Admissions

Minimum Requirements

To be admitted to the nutrition program at Bastyr University, transfer students must meet the following criteria:

  • Complete 90 quarter (60 semester) credits from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent (only courses with a grade of C or higher are transferable).
  • Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and prerequisite GPA of 2.0.
  • Complete the general education and major-based prerequisite courses.

Undergraduate transfer students who complete one of the following transfer degrees will satisfy the general education requirements:

  • Associate of Arts (AA)
  • Associate of Science (AS)
  • Direct Transfer Associate (DTA) [WA state]
  • Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) [CA state]
  • California State University Breadth [CA state]
  • Associate Degree for Transfer [CA state]

Note: Technical degrees, such as Applied Science degrees, will not automatically satisfy the general education requirements. They will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis.

Major-Based Prerequisite Courses

General Cell Biology w/lab (for science majors)
1 course
General Chemistry w/lab (for science majors)
2 courses
College Algebra or Statistics
1 course
Introductory Nutrition
1 course

General Education Requirements

To see examples of general education courses, please see the General Admissions for Undergraduate students.

Arts and Humanities
5 courses
     English Composition I and II
    2 courses
     Other Courses
    3 courses
Social and Behavioral Sciences 5 courses
     General Psychology     1 course
     Public Speaking
    1 course
     Other Courses
    3 courses
Natural Science and Mathematics 5 courses
     Major-Based Prerequisite Courses (see list)
    4 courses
     Other Course
    1 course
General Electives 3 courses or more
TOTAL 90 quarter/60 semester credits

Graduation Requirements

Upper-division Bachelor of Science students enrolled at Bastyr University must complete a minimum of 180 credits (inclusive of credits transferred into Bastyr). To graduate, Bachelor of Science students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA with a minimum of 45 quarter credits in residence at Bastyr University.

The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter.

Junior Year (Year I)

Fall

BC3123Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lecture/Lab

6

BC3161Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lecture/Lab

3

EX3105Physical Activity and Wellness

2

TR4103Whole Foods Production

3

TR4118Cultural Perspectives on Foods

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Winter

BC3113Living Anatomy

3

BC3162Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lecture/Lab

3

BC4117Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lecture/Lab

5

TR3111Nutrition Throughout Life

3

TR3115Introduction to Food Science

2

Total Credit Hours:16
 

Spring

BC3163Anatomy and Physiology 3 Lecture/Lab

4

BC4140Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2

4

TR3135Writing and Research in Health Promotion

3

TR4140Sustainable Food Systems, the Environment, and Health

2

Total Credit Hours:13

Senior Year (Year II)

Fall

EX4100Physiology of Exercise

5

EX4107Sports Nutrition

5

EX4119Principles of Resistance Training

3

TR4105Advanced Nutrition Principles: Macronutrients

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Winter

TR4106Advanced Nutrition Principles: Micronutrients

3

TR4110 Health Promotion and Coaching

3

TR4113Nutritional Supplements and Herbs

3

EX4106Business Principles in Health Promotion

3

EX4135Exercise Prescription for Special Populations

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

EX4120Health and Fitness Methods

1

EX4800Exercise/Nutrition Practicum

2

TR4117Nutrition, Physical Activity and Disease

5

TR4126Community Nutrition/Nutrition Education

5

Total Credit Hours:13
There is also a graduation requirement of Advanced First Aid and CPR.

Total Requirements

Total Core Course Credits            90
Total Requirements  90

Curriculum and course changes in the 2023-2024 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2023-2024 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.