SAR: Nutrition Science

Sample Pathway

The nutrition science track provides academic preparation for those students who intend to go to graduate school in any of the life sciences, pursue medical or other professional studies, or seek employment in biomedical sciences, nutrition, or public health. Joan Salge-Blake is the director.

Below is an example of a four-year plan of a College of General Studies student pursuing a degree in nutrition science. Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and Sargent College to plan their own pathway to a nutrition science degree.

Gap Semester	Recommended external course: General Chemistry I (equivalent to CAS CH 101)* Note: Prior approval must be granted for external coursework. Students must consult with their CGS academic advisor before enrolling in classes.
	Semester I	Semester II
Freshman Year	CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CAS CH 102 CAS CS 101	CGS Required Courses (London or Boston-New England semester)
Sophomore Year	CGS HU 201 CGS SS 201 CAS BI 107 CAS CH 203	CGS HU 202 CAS BI 108 CAS CH 204 CAS PS 101
Summer	CAS BI 114 (must take before taking SAR HS 230 – BI114 is offered spring semester or summer 2 only). BI114 could also be taken as a course overload spring semester sophomore year.
Junior Year	CAS BI 315 (pre-req for HS 281) CAS CH 373 CAS MA 115 SAR HS 251	CAS BI 203 CAS MA 116 SAR HS 230 SAR HS 281
Summer	CAS MA 121
Senior Year	CAS PY 105 SAR HS 384 SAR HS 415 (2cr) SAR HS 467 (2cr) SPH PH 510Hub Elective (4-8 credits)***		CAS PY 106 CAS PH 251 SAR HP 353 SAR HS 385

*Please note that the order of topics in chemistry courses depends strongly on the book, the professor, and the pace of the course. There are also other ways to fulfill the General Chemistry I and II sequence. For more information and suggestions, please consult with your CGS academic advisor.

**Course is recommended, not required.

***Choose your electives carefully to fulfill any remaining BU Hub requirements. External courses are not eligible for Hub general education credit.

College of General Studies Program Requirements

Two rhetoric courses: CGS RH 103 and CGS RH 104
- CGS RH 104 is taken during the London semester
Two natural science courses: CGS NS 201 and CGS NS 202
- Nutrition Science majors in good standing will be exempted from CGS NS 201 and CGS NS 202
Three social science courses:
- CGS SS 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
- Students select at least two additional SS courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection
Three humanities courses:
- CGS HU 104 is required and is taken during the London semester
- Students select at least two additional HU courses and will work with their academic advisor to determine course selection

Note: Students who are exempt from CGS NS 202 must enroll in at least one CGS course in semester II of sophomore year.

Continuation Requirements

Completion of the CGS required courses and appropriate electives
Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.00

Graduation Requirements

BU Hub requirements
- Students who take the specific CGS courses noted on the pathway above will fulfill all BU Hub requirements except the units listed below. These remaining Hub units will be fulfilled through the following courses:
- Quantitative Reasoning II fulfilled by CAS BI 108
- Teamwork/Collaboration (2 units) fulfilled by CAS BI 108 and CAS BI 315
- Writing Intensive Course (1 unit) fulfilled by CAS BI 315
- You will owe one remaining Hub unit – Creativity/Innovation (1 unit)
Nutrition Science major requirements

Advising

If you would like advice, help with planning, or simply need more information on SAR programs, please make an appointment with Academic Advisor, Roz Abukasis on rozabu.youcanbook.me. Further details can also be provided by contacting the program directors directly.

This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.

It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.

Last revised: 04/25/2023