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 the B.S. in Nutrition Science at Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. 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. | ||
| Term 1 | Term 2 | ||
| First Year | CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CAS CH 102 CAS CS 101 |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 CGS RH 104 CGS SS 104 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Summer | CAS MA 121 | ||
| Senior Year | CAS PY 105 SAR HS 384 SAR HS 415 (2cr)** SAR HS 467 (2cr) SPH PH 510**Hub Elective (4-8 credits)*** |
CAS PY 106 CAS PH 251 SAR HP 353 SAR HS 385 |
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*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.
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Continuation Requirements
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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: 8/6/2025