About the Program
Explore complex nutrition issues through core courses, labs, and health sciences. Choose from two tracks: Pre-professional for careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary or graduate studies, and Animal Nutrition for a focus on animal health. This program emphasizes nutrition's role in health and disease to prepare you for careers in research, healthcare, and specialized fields.
The Polytechnic Experience
In the nutrition science program, you’ll gain hands-on experience linking science to real-world applications. Through labs and research, explore how nutrition affects health and well-being. Conduct experiments, analyze data, and work with advanced technologies to build skills for careers in research, healthcare, and beyond.
Career Outcomes
Program Emphasis
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with option in Science offers an in-depth exploration of nutrition through core courses combined with laboratory and health sciences. This subplan includes several preparatory emphases: Pre-professional, which gears students towards medical, dental, veterinary, and graduate studies; and Animal Nutrition, designed for those pursuing veterinary or advanced degrees in animal nutrition. The program emphasizes a scientific understanding of complex nutrition issues, integrating research with practical applications. Students are prepared for careers in research, medicine, and advanced studies, with a curriculum that promotes an appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of modern nutrition science. This option is ideal for those aiming to advance in scientific research or specialized fields within nutrition.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Cheryl Ann Robinson Nutrition Scholarship Fund
The Cheryl Ann Robinson Nutrition Scholarship Fund supports undergraduate students in the Food & Nutrition program within the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture. Awarded to Nutrition majors with a strong academic record, this scholarship recognizes dedication to excellence in fields such as Nutrition Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition and Health, and is open to both domestic and international students.
