About Nutrition Science Major (b.s.f.n.s.) in Ohio University
The nutrition science program (premedicine/preprofessional) is for those interested in a career in nutrition, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other professions.
To remain active in this program students must:
- maintain overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or better in all hours attempted at Ohio University; and
- earn at least a 2.0 (C) or better in all major and related required courses
To remain active, students must also successfully earn a C (2.0) in all required courses within the retake limit. Additional elective courses may be needed to gain admission into some professional school/graduate programs.
Note: Admission to graduate and professional programs can be very competitive, with most programs requiring a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher. Completing the graduation requirements of Ohio University and nutrition program does not guarantee that students will be accepted into post-baccalaureate programs. Students must apply to and be granted acceptance into such programs.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
