Health and Nutrition Science B.S.

University Admissions - College of Public Health

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx
• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx
• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Progression Requirements

Health and Nutrition Science requires a minimum adjusted Grade Point Average (GPA) of a 3.0 in all college level course work. If the minimum course grade is not met to progress in the course sequencing plan, the College of Public Health reserves the right to reselect the student into the major of Health Sciences.

Required Courses: (73 credit hours)

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Health Sciences B.S. (18-20 credit hours)

Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper division of a particular baccalaureate degree program. 

Transfer students should complete the State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of the common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program. 

• BSC X005 OR (BSC X010 AND BSC X010L) OR (BSC X007C OR BSC X005L) – 3-4 credit hours
• MAC X105 College Algebra – 3 credit hours
• PSY X012 Introduction to Psychological Science– 3 credit hours
• STA X023 OR STA X014 - 3 credit hours
• DEP X053 OR DEP X004 OR DEP X000 OR CLP X140 – 3 credit hours
• APK X105C OR (BSC X085 AND BSC X085L) OR BSC X093 OR BSC X094 – 3-4 credit hours

State Mathematics Pathway – Health Sciences B.S. (6 Credit Hours)*

The Health Sciences B.S. uses the Statistical Reasoning Mathematics Pathway with the following requirements:

• STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3 **
• MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3

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  * Mathematics Pathway courses count towards the State Common Prerequisite math courses and are not additional credits.
  ** STA X023 or STA X014 courses taken for state common prerequisites can meet this statistics requirement.

Health Sciences Major Foundational Core Courses: 8 courses; 24 credit hours

• HSC 2000 - Introduction to Health Professions Credit(s): 3
• HSC 2100 - Contemporary Health Science Credit(s): 3
• HSC 4537 - Medical Terminology Credit(s): 3
• HSC 4630 - Understanding U.S. Health Care Credit(s): 3
• HSC 4631 - Critical Issues in Public Health Credit(s): 3
• PHC 4101 - Overview of Public Health Programs and Policies Credit(s): 3
• PHC 4755 - Foundations of Evaluation and Research in Public Health Credit(s): 3
• PHC 4931 - Health Care Ethics Credit(s): 3

Major Core Courses: 9 courses; 21 credit hours

• BSC 2086 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 3
• BSC 2086L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II for Nursing and other Healthcare Professionals Credit(s): 1
• CHM 2045 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
• CHM 2045L - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
• FOS 4041 - Food Science and Composition Credit(s): 3
• HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition Credit(s): 3
• MCB 2000 - Microbiology Credit(s): 3
• MCB 2000L - Microbiology Lab for Nursing and other Healthcare Professionals Credit(s): 1
• RSD 3411 - Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Credit(s): 3

Major Elective Courses: 3 courses; 9 credit hours

• DIE 3311 - Public Health Nutrition Credit(s): 3
• HUN 3126 - Food and Culture Credit(s): 3
• HUN 3272 - Sports Nutrition Credit(s): 3
• HUN 3296 - Nutrition and Disease Credit(s): 3
• HUN 3403 - Nutrition thru the Lifecycle Credit(s): 3
• HUN 3601 - Nutrition Education & Counseling Credit(s): 3

Additional Information - Health and Nutrition Science B.S.

Research Opportunities - Health Sciences B.S.

A maximum of 4 credits of Undergraduate Research (IDS 4910 - Community Research ) may be applied to the major with a maximum of 1 credit taken per semester.

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 - Advanced Undergraduate Research Experience  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Student Engagement in Research and Innovation (SERI) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - Health Sciences B.S.

Physical Address: 3010 USF Banyan Circle CPH 1039, Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 974-4633
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Web Address: https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/undergrad/advising 
Contact Email: UG-COPHAdvise@usf.edu
Declaration of Major: https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/undergrad/declaration