What Can I Do With a Major In Nutritional Sciences?
This major is designed to provide basic training in nutrition, metabolism, and related sciences. Students interested in various fields of medicine, research, academia, or administration will be prepared for their future careers with this major. Selection of appropriate electives permits adaptation of this major to the student's primary interest area.
Nutritional Sciences majors pursue a range of careers in health and medicine due to their broad science training. They have backgrounds that are optimally-suited for medical, physician assistant, pharmacy, nursing, and dental schools. Graduates may also be employed by pharmaceutical and food manufacturers in research, development, public relations, or education. Additional career options include government agencies at the national, state, or local levels, such as those within the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Source: UGA Bulletin
** Includes Self-Employed
- Connect with Your Career Consultant
- Stop by Career Center Drop-In Hours
- Foods and Nutrition Department
- Foods and Nutrition Research
- Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- UGA Pre-Health Advising
- Pre-Health Students! The UGA Career Center offers support specifically for you through Pre-Health Appointments, which can be scheduled through Handshake. The Career Center can help you: explore roles in healthcare prepare application materials prepare for interviews navigate growth years.You can self-enroll in our Career Development Resources eLC for Pre-Health Students for helpful information that you can access from anywhere at any point. If you have questions specifically about GPA, application walkthroughs, and prerequisite course requirements for professional programs, schedule an appointment with the Pre-Professional Advising Office.
- Join a student organization related to your interests and goals. Get active and taken on leadership roles in professional, service, social, advocacy, and/or honor organizations to gain valuable experience.
- O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
- My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
- Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
- Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
- UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
- Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
- Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
General
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
Major Specific
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
|---|---|
| Athens Orthopedic Clinic | Rehabilitation Aid Technician | Athens Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine | Medical Assistant | Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates | Clinical Assistant | CVS | Pharmacy Technician | Dermatology Solutions | Medical Assistant | Larry F. Berman MD MSPH PC | Medical Assistant | MainStreet Family Care | Medical Assistant | Reddy Urgent Care | Medical Assistant |
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2025 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
|---|---|
| Dental College of Georgia | Dentistry, DMD | Georgia State University | Physical Therapy, DPT | Georgia State University | Translational Biomedical Science, PhD | King's College London | Public Health, MPH | London School of Hygine and Tropical Medicine | Public Health for Global Practice, MSc | Louisiana State University | Dental Medicine, DMD | Medical College of Georgia (AU/UGA Partnership) | Clinical Nurse Leader, Masters | Medical College of Georgia (AU/UGA Partnership) | Medical Doctor, MD | Medical College of Georgia (AU/UGA Partnership) | Nursing, MSN | Medical College of Georgia (AU/UGA Partnership) | Physician Assistant Studies, PA-S | Medical College of Georgia (AU/UGA Partnership) | Medical Doctor, MD | South College | Physician Assistant Studies, PA-S | South College | Physician Assistant Studies, PA-S | University of Georgia | Comparative Biomedical Sciences, MS | University of North Georgia | Physical Therapy, DPT | University of South Carolina | Medical Doctor, MD | University of Wisconsin | Pharmacy, PharmD |