Nutrition and Human Health Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Human Nutrition
Build a foundation in health education, chronic disease prevention and the connection between human nutrition and health.
With a B.S. in Human Nutrition, you'll be a trusted source on the science of food and nutrition and the effects of food on human health. This program will prepare you for health-related careers and for advanced professional schools in human health.
You can customize this 120 credit hour undergraduate program to fit your career goals by choosing courses on topics such as personal wellness, allergies and intolerances, nutrition for athletes, clinical nutrition, health care organization administration and more.
This is a bachelor's degree completion program. Up to 75 credit hours can be transfered from a community college or incomplete bachelor's degree and you can apply to the K-State Olathe program while completing your required credits.
Classes begin in fall 2026.
*This estimate is for illustrative purposes only. This number is for the online undergraduate rate and does not include any course, department or college fees; online fees; and also my vary depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress. See fees and other tuition expenses.
If you're ready to become a student at K-State Olathe, complete the application documents in the link below. We're here if you have questions.
Our student success team can answer your questions about the application process, classes, scholarships, careers and more.
This program prepares you for a variety of careers, including:
- Nutritionist
- Cooperative extension agent
- Developing community health programs
- Community health professional
- Public health professional
- Corporate wellness
A nutrition background also is a solid foundation for careers in health care. Graduates with a bachelor's degree in nutrition are well prepared for special schooling for the following careers:
- Community health professional
- Physician assistant
- Nurse practitioner
- Occupational therapist
- Health information management
- Dental assistant or technician
- Basic nutrition
- Anatomy and physiology
- Science of food
- Public health nutrition
Courses are delivered both online and in-person at the K-State Olathe campus.
Scholarships Available