Preparing the next leaders in health and wellness
Whether you're passionate about clinical care, public health, research or policy, our programs prepare you to lead in diverse professional settings where nutrition plays a vital role in human health and well-being.
We are committed to improving human health and well-being through the discovery, application and dissemination of knowledge in nutritional sciences. Our programs emphasize evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration and a deep understanding of the biological, behavioral and environmental factors that influence nutrition and health.
With a degree in nutrition and a career in it, I can really benefit people’s entire lives by helping them create healthy habits both in what they eat, and then also promoting physical activity and overall wellness.
Our Stories
Adding to its many flexible options in helping Auburn University students take the next big step in their career journey, the Department of Nutritional Sciences within the College of Human Sciences is now offering online enrollment for its renewed Dietary Manager Training Program aimed at helping those interested in becoming a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Foodservice Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP).
In response to the growing demand for well-prepared applicants to health-related graduate programs, Auburn University's College of Human Sciences offers pre-health pathways that equip students with the academic foundation and hands-on experience needed for careers in the medical field.
In this episode of How Very Human Sciences, Nutrition Wellness alumna '24 Chef Riley Sue Walker shares how an unexpected diagnosis in 2016 redirected her life and ultimately led her to a career rooted in healing and fulfillment.
