To make an appointment with the Nutrition Sciences academic advisor, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Nutrition Sciences academic advisor’s office is on the fifth floor of the Webb Nutrition Sciences Building, room 556, at 1675 University Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35233. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a time to meet in person, over the phone, or via Zoom.

A Nutrition Sciences student will be put on programmatic academic probation if their cumulative UAB GPA falls below 2.75 or their institutional UAB GPA falls below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students will have one semester to address any deficiencies in order to remain in the program. If a student does not regain good standing after that probationary semester, they will be removed from the Nutrition Sciences program. In rare occasions, additional time may be granted to students upon appeal if the student can document significant progress and provide a compelling case.

Currently enrolled students can view their assigned registration time in BlazerNET. Enrolled students will be given an electronic Registration Time Ticket that is shown on their Registration Status on the Student Resources tab of BlazerNET. If you cannot register at your scheduled time, you may register at any later time that registration is available. Note that a Late Registration Fee is charged if registering after open registration has ended. One Stop Student Services also provides information on registration and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 205-934-4300.

Currently enrolled students may register for classes online in BlazerNET. Access to BlazerNET requires a BlazerID and password. Special circumstances may require in-person registration. Registration forms are available from Registration/Academic Records or One Stop Student Services.

Non-majors are welcome to take NTR 121 and NTR 201. You must first take NTR 222 before taking any NTR courses above that level (i.e., NTR 232, 300, etc.). NTR 222, NTR 232, NTR 320, NTR 330, NTR 420, NTR 421, NTR 500, and NTR 571 are included in our Minor in Nutrition Sciences.

You may seek the permission of the course instructor. Please contact the instructor for an online override.

You can find the UAB catalog online at catalog.uab.edu/

You can find out what courses count for the core curriculum requirements in the UAB undergraduate catalog or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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You will need to access BlazerNET to drop a class. We highly recommend communicating with your academic advisor before dropping a course.

If a student believes that a grade was awarded inappropriately, the student may first request that the course instructor reconsider and, if necessary, request a review of the grade by the Program Director. A more detailed Grievance Procedure within the School of Health Professions can be found in this PDF document.

A student may not repeat a course at UAB more than once (a total of two attempts). Withdrawing, where a grade of "W" is received, counts as an attempt. Under exceptional circumstances and upon approval of the School of Health Professions, a student will be allowed to repeat a course for a second time (third attempt). A student may not repeat a course a third time. Seminars, co-op, research credits, and other cases where multiple registrations are allowed are not covered by this policy. Dropping a course during the drop/add period (see academic calendar for dates) does not constitute an attempt. Visit www.uab.edu/courserepeats for more details.

You can find out what courses may transfer by visiting the Transfer Equivalency Courses or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please send official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

To apply for admission to UAB, you will need to: submit a completed UAB application, pay the required application fee, send your official high school transcript, and send your official ACT or SAT scores. All documents and credentials can be mailed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or you may apply online.

In addition to the UAB PhD in Nutrition Sciences and the Master’s of Nutrition Sciences programs like Dietetic Internship, Lifestyle Management & Disease Prevention, and Research, Nutrition Sciences graduates can pursue graduate degrees in medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, optometry, teaching, and more.

You can submit a change of major, minor, or certificate request through your BlazerNET account.

All SHP students must create an account in CertifiedBackground.com to complete a background check, drug screening, and immunization requirements. Detailed information about the SHP Health Policy, as well as detailed information concerning the Health Immunization Checks and Background and Drug Screen Policy. All requirements must be satisfied, or a registration hold will be placed on your account for the following semester. Students are responsible for any costs associated with the background check and drug screening. Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.

No, there is no separate application to be admitted into the program.

Yes, the SHP Undergraduate Research and Honors program offers a unique opportunity to experience real world team-based problem solving in community health care as well as the possibility to earn research certificates as an undergraduate.

The Nutrition Sciences curriculum works well with the university-wide honors programs. You would meet with the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to devise a plan specific to you.

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Reasons for a hold on a student account vary from financial to academic. A hold on your account restricts you from registering for a class. The “View Holds” icon in BlazerNET will show your specific holds. Please see the department listed to remove the hold.

To make a tuition payment, log in to BlazerNET and click on the Student Resources tab. You can pay using the My Account channel.

In addition to being prepared to apply for graduate or professional school, graduates of this unique program can seek work in both public and private sectors in areas including universities, nutrition & healthcare providers/educators, insurance agencies, hospitals, food and nutrition providers, and public health and fitness organizations.

• Complete the UAB undergraduate application form.
• Submit the application fee and all required supporting documentation to UAB Undergraduate Admissions. Visit www.uab.edu/apply for details.
• If you are enrolled at UAB in another major, complete the Change of School/Major Request using the online form on BlazerNET.

• Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Achieve an ACT Composite Score of 22 or higher.*
• Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101) or higher and Pre Calculus Trigonometry (MA 106) or higher.
• Must meet all UAB undergraduate admissions requirements.
• If accepted, complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Medical Center Student Health Service.

• Must meet all UAB undergraduate admission and academic requirements.
• If accepted, complete the UAB medical history questionnaire and physical, provide proof of required immunizations, and receive satisfactory screening by the UAB Medical Center Student Health Service.
• Must hold a 2.75 or higher Overall GPA on a 4.0 scale (currently enrolled students and former UAB students only).
• Must place in or earned credit for college-level English Composition (EH 101) or higher and Pre Calculus Trigonometry (MA 106) or higher.
• If accepted, completion of a background check / drug screen module will be required at admission.

• A minimum 2.75 Overall UAB GPA and a 2.75 Overall BNW GPA must be maintained to remain enrolled in the program.

First Term

• Academic Foundations: Writing (3 hours)
• Academic Foundations: Quantitative Literacy (3 hours)
• CH 115 General Chemistry I (3 hours)
• CH 116 General Chemistry I Lab (1 Hour)
• NTR 121 Well-Being and You (3 hours) * BC TB:HTS
• Local Beginnings (3 hours)

Second Term

• Academic Foundations: Writing (3 hours)
• BY 123/BY 123L Introductory Biology I & Lab (4 hours)
• NTR 201 Healthy People/Healthy Planet (3 hours) * BC TB:HTS
• PY 101 – Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
• CH 117 General Chemistry II (3 hours)
• CH 118 General Chemistry II (1 hour)

*Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Society

First Term

• CH 235 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours)
• CH 236 Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 hour)
• NTR 222 Nutrition and Health (3 hours) * BC TB:HTS
• Thinking Broadly: Creative Arts (3 hours)
• Approved Human Behavior Course (3 hours)
  1. PY 107 -Psychology of Adjustment
  2. PY 305 Medical Psychology
  3. SW 315 Human Behavior and Social Environment
  4. PUH 204 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
  5. SOC 280 Intro to Medical Sociology
  6. ANTH 319 Food and Culture

Second Term

• NTR 330 Nutrition and Metabolism (3 hours)
• NTR 320 Nutrition and the Consumer (3 hours)
• BY 115 Human Anatomy (4 hours)
• Academic Foundations: Reasoning (3 Hours)
• Thinking Broadly: Creative Arts (3 hours)

*Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Society

First Term

• BY 116 Human Physiology (4 hours)
• NTR 232 Lifecycle Nutrition (3 hours)
• Academic Foundations: Communicating with the World: CMST 101 Public Speaking (3 hours)
• Approved Statistics Course (3 hours)
  1. HCM 360 Statistics for Managers
  2. MA 180 Intro to Statistics
  3. PY 216 Elementary Statistical Methods
  4. QM 214 & QM 215 Intro to Business Statistics & Foundations – Business Analytics
• CHHS 141 Lifelong Health & Wellness

Second Term

• NTR 300 Nutrition Communication: From Science to Consumer (3 hours)
• NTR 421 Nutritional Assessment & the Nutrition Care Process (3 hours)
• Thinking Broadly: History & Meaning (3 hours)
• BY 261/261L Microbiology and Lab (4 hours)

First Term

• NTR 444 Nutrition and Chronic Disease (3 hours)
• NTR 450 Translational Research in Biobehavioral & Nutrition Science (3 hours)
• NTR 420 Nutritional Genetics (3 hours)
• Approved Physics or Elective (3-4 hours)
• City as a Classroom (3 hours)

Second Term

• NTR 490 Capstone (3 hours)
• NTR 433 Health and Wellness in the Information Age (3 hours)
• Thinking Broadly: History & Meaning (3 hours)
• Approved Physics or Elective (3-4 hours)
• Elective (3 hours)

NTR 121: Well-Being and You (3 credit hours)

How do you define well-being? More than freedom from disease, well-being involves a dynamic journey to improve and maintain your physical and mental health. In NTR 121 you’ll engage in experiential learning to understand the myriad social, environmental, and cultural influences on your eating and activity habits. You’ll build mindfulness and coping skills, and set goals to achieve a healthier you. Think of NTR 121 as your guide to becoming stronger and more resilient as you embark on your college career.

NTR 201: Healthy People, Healthy Planet (3 credit hours)

Do you have complete control over your health? If you think about it, many factors – your friends and family, your community, the government, and even the earth itself – play a role in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. If you want better health for yourself and for others, you need an in-depth understanding of these complex relationships. In the Healthy People, Healthy Planet class, you’ll learn how to create effective community programs and interventions that work within a wholistic ecological framework for healthier people and a healthier planet.

NTR 222: Nutrition and Health (3 credit hours)

Introduction to principles of nutrition; essential nutrients and their relation to growth, maintenance, and optimal functioning of the body; dietary recommendations to promote wellness and prevent chronic disease.

NTR 232: Lifecycle Nutrition (3 credit hours)

Role of nutrition and dietary factors on the growth, development, and maintenance of health throughout the human life cycle. Nutritional guidelines/recommendations, special nutritional needs, physiology, and nutritional health concerns for each stage of the human lifecycle, from preconception through adulthood and aging.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 300: Nutrition Communication: From Science to Consumer (3 credit hours)

Nutrition information is everywhere from websites to doctors’ offices, from Facebook to best-selling books, from television to twitter. But not all of it is accurate or useful to consumers. In this class, you’ll learn to accurately interpret nutrition research including study design and statistics. You will then learn how to develop nutrition messages and education materials across a variety of media including presentations, social media, written education materials, and video.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 320: Nutrition and the Consumer (3 credit hours)

Contemporary nutrition topics that affect consumers, such as dietary supplements, food additives, food safety, food, genetically modified organisms in foods & integrative medicine. Techniques to communicate nutrition information to consumers.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 330: Nutrition and Metabolism (3 credit hours)

Metabolism and functions of nutrients after mixed meal intakes, including USDA MyPlate, low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets; biosynthesis of vitamins and co-factors and whole food sources; human requirements for energy, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins; food fortification; current human nutritional challenges and diseases.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 420: Nutritional Genetics (3 credit hours)

How behavioral practices, environmental influences, and genetic makeup interact to influence individual preferences and responses to foods. Models to incorporate the interaction of these factors in developing potential strategies to prevent disease and achieve better nutritional health.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 421: Nutrition Assessment and the Nutrition Care Process (3 credit hours)

Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), a systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care. The NCP provides a framework for critical thinking and decision making. Gain factual knowledge, learn to apply course material through case study application, and explore fundamental principles in medical nutrition related content areas.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 433: Health & Wellness in the Information Age (3 credit hours)

We live in an information society. From the campus rec center to corporate wellness, from the school lunchroom to the hospital ICU, success depends on information. So using technology to find, evaluate, and share accurate information is a critical skill for health and wellness professionals. In this course, you’ll develop the skills you need to master healthcare informatics and provide the best care to patients, clients, and the community.
*Prerequisites: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 444: Nutrition in Wellness and in Chronic Disease (3 credit hours)

What do heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke all have in common? Not only are they the top causes of death in the U.S., but they are associated with health behaviors – including nutrition. Healthy diets and other lifestyle changes help people prevent disease and can even support treatment for many of the chronic diseases Americans face. In NTR 444, you will learn about the mechanisms underlying these diseases and the important role of nutrition and other health behaviors in prevention and treatment.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 450: Translational Research in Biobehavioral and Nutrition Science (3 credit hours)

Are you interested in the role translational science plays in developing clinical practice guidelines and health-related policies? The policy makers rely on nutrition and biobehavioral scientists for the basic science, clinical efficacy and effectiveness research, and methods for dissemination and implementation. In NTR 450, you’ll learn about scientific evidence across the spectrum from basic research to clinical research, and finally to implementation studies you can use to ensure the science gets translated accurately into actionable messages for the public.
*Prerequisite: NTR 222 [Min Grade: C]

NTR 490: Senior Capstone Experience (3 credit hours)

The Senior Capstone Experience allows you to weave everything you’ve learned about biobehavioral nutrition and wellness into a final comprehensive project. You’ll work in groups to integrate and apply your knowledge, culminating in a paper or experiential learning project. You’ll complete this course in the last semester (or year) of your degree.