Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Nutrition
Make a Positive Impact on Communities by Addressing Their Nutritional Needs with Liberty’s BS in Public Health – Nutrition
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health – Nutrition program can help equip you with skills to navigate the complex landscape of nutritional information. In a world often flooded with nutritional misinformation, our public health – nutrition degree can help you become grounded in evidence-based knowledge combined with a Christian worldview, helping you to challenge misconceptions and promote healthier behaviors and outcomes within communities.
With the foundational and advanced knowledge you can acquire in our BS in Public Health – Nutrition program, you have the potential to serve as a beacon of accurate and compassionate health information in your community and beyond. Throughout your studies, you can gain an understanding of key interventions in public health nutrition that seek to strengthen disease prevention through dietary patterns.
As a student in our BS in Public Health with a specialization in nutrition, you can enrich your perspective by examining these issues in light of diverse cultural, racial, gender, and economic contexts. Help significantly impact your community by diving into nutritional health through a biblical perspective.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
CEPH Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Public Health – Nutrition Degree
Accredited Academics
Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Practical Training
You can gain hands-on experience before you graduate with our internship or seminar opportunity.
Career Preparation
Our program can help prepare you to teach nutrition to others, pursue your MPH in Nutrition, or apply to a Registered Dietitian program.
You can become better prepared to address nutritional needs at the individual and community levels, both domestically and internationally.
Certification Opportunities
As a part of this program, you can receive First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Public Health – Nutrition?
Liberty University’s BS in Public Health with a specialization in nutrition can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Nutrition community health program planner
- Nutrition educator
- Nutrition health coach
- Nutrition program evaluator
- Worksite wellness program administrator
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At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Public Health – Nutrition Degree?
As a student in our public health – nutrition bachelor’s degree program, you will be introduced to scientific topics such as microbiology, physiology, and anatomy, which can help you understand the human body and the role food can play in chemical reactions within the body. You will also explore the facets of individual health and wellness, gaining insights into promoting and maintaining personal well-being.
Our Foundations of Public Health course will give you a comprehensive overview of public health concepts, principles, and practices. Additionally, our BS in Public Health with a specialization in nutrition can help you familiarize yourself with community-level health issues and potential solutions. You can also gain a working understanding of environmental hazards and how they impact public health, which can help equip you to identify potential hazards and develop suitable responses.
Our Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education course can give you a foundation in the strategies and techniques used to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs. You can gain insights into improving health outcomes on a community or population level.
Some of the topics you’ll study within the nutrition specialization include:
- Chronic and infectious disease
- Drugs in society
- Human nutrition
- Nutrition throughout the life cycle
- Organic chemistry
- Preventative nutrition
- Principles of food preparation
As a graduate of the public health – nutrition bachelor’s degree program, you can be better prepared to understand nutritional needs at different stages of life and promote overall health and nutrition within communities. You can cultivate a holistic understanding of public health and nutrition through the diverse courses offered, developing a multifaceted skill set for use in your future career.
Featured BS in Public Health – Nutrition Courses
HLTH 216 – Personal Health
HLTH 330 – Human Nutrition
HLTH 350 – Introduction to Public and Community Health
HLTH 488 – Chronic and Infectious Diseases
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Public Health – Nutrition Degree?
Accredited for Your Future
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Nutrition degree provides a valuable education backed by accreditation, supporting your academic and professional journey after graduation. This program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), helping expand your employment opportunities and preparing you for roles in local or federal government, as well as military service.
Professional Certification Opportunities
As part of your studies, you’ll have the chance to earn additional credentials through professional certifications. These include First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training – skills that are highly valued across the public health field.
Real-World Experience
You’ll also participate in either a senior seminar or an internship. The internship offers practical work experience with an approved health agency, while the senior seminar involves developing a research project. Both paths provide hands-on opportunities that can help prepare you to enter the public health sector with confidence, even before graduation.
Potential Pathway to Graduate Studies
If you choose to continue your education, Liberty University is home to one of the largest accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) programs in the country, offering a seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate studies.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in Public Health – Nutrition Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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