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COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES Department of Nutritional Sciences

The Department of Nutritional Sciences endeavors to advance the field of nutritional sciences and equip individuals to make a positive contribution to society as a whole through quality education, research and service.

Degree OptionsNutritional Sciences Programs

B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

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B.S. in Nutrition

On-Campus

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M.S. in Nutritional Sciences

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Online M.S. in Nutritional Sciences

Online

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Online M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics

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Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences

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News & StoriesSee What’s Happening in Nutritional Sciences.

Alumnus shares insights from his academic and professional journey in nutritional sciences

Dylan Bailey Reflects on Journey in Nutritional Sciences

Student shares their path from studying nutritional sciences to pursuing a career as a physician assistant

Nutritional Sciences Student Aspires to Become Physician Assistant

A culinary class brings creativity and skills to Lubbock's senior community through the WISE program

Lubbock’s WISE Program Hosts Culinartistry Class

Lubbock high school students participate in a program to learn more about nutrition and metabolic diseases at Texas Tech

NMHI Hosts High School Experience

Our PurposeWelcome From the Chair

Learning in and outside the classroom and a strong research environment is strategically encouraged by creating opportunities and by committing resources. Read More

Mission Statement

The Department of Nutritional Sciences endeavors to advance the field of nutritional sciences and equip individuals towards making a positive contribution to society as a whole through quality education, research and service.

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Community ImpactNutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative (NMHI)

The Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative is part of the Department of Nutritional Sciences and offers clinical nutrition and weight management services to the local Lubbock community. Our programs include medical weight loss, advanced metabolic assessment and state of science nutritional and motivational counseling and education. We also conduct research studies and provide student training and education in the areas of clinical nutrition, obesity, community nutrition and neuroscience-related brain involvement in eating and metabolism. Find out more at the NMHI Website.

Experienced Faculty

Our faculty help students engage in scientific discoveries and provide evidence-based learning opportunities. We have experts in basic, clinical and community nutrition who conduct innovative research on topics like obesity, diabetes, inflammation, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, nano-medicine, sports nutrition, nutrigenomics and behavioral medicine.