Students in the Didactic Training Program in Dietetics track of the Nutritional Science (NS-D) major are educated in the experimental biology of metabolic regulation, the impact of genetics on use of dietary constituents, and the interaction among genetics, health/chronic disease and dietary chemicals. This program prepares students to perform research into the relationship between diet and vertebrate development and well-being mechanistically, and/or for health professional careers.
Sample Classes
- Nutrient Function and Metabolism
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Biology, Statistics, Chemistry
- Human Diet and Chronic Disease
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
Careers for NS-D Majors
- Registered Dietician
- Health Professions (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy school)
- Biomedical research and teaching
- Biotechnology
- Government service
- Consulting
Undergraduate Advisor
Melissa Pon
(510) 642-2879
260 Mulford Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720
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The Student Dietetics Association is a support network of NS-Dietetics majors and minors.