# Nutrition and Food Science - BS - Major - Minor ![A Nutrition and Food Studies student examines a bouquet of gray-topped mushrooms while standing in a walk-in freezer.](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-04/031225_nutrition-and-food-science-bs-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=n9edRduW) Have you thought about how to help to make a better, healthier world? There has never been a more important time to launch a career in Nutrition and Food Studies. As a Nutrition and Food Science student, you will be exposed to a wide variety of career opportunities. Our course offerings traverse the foodscape: Applied Nutrition and Wellness, Dietetics, Food Science and Sustainable Food Systems. You will learn where our food comes from, how it is produced and distributed, how our bodies process and digest food, clinical and community nutrition applications, food safety, innovative food product development, health and so much more. Our programs educate and prepare students as citizens and practitioners with understanding of social justice and food equity issues, both local and global. Our academic programs, both graduate and undergraduate, emphasize applied experience, and offer a solid foundation of classroom and lab study, numerous opportunities for hands-on fieldwork and internships. You will be prepared for a variety of careers within the vast sphere of food, which, with its attendant industries (agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, R&D and more) is the largest contributor of gross domestic product worldwide and the largest provider of jobs and careers. - [Apply Now](https://apply.montclair.edu/portal/admissions) - [Request Info](https://apply.montclair.edu/register/inquire) - [Accreditation Information](/academics/programs/bs-nutrition-and-food-science/didactic-program-dietetics-accreditation-information) Program Format On Campus Estimated Program Cost In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs "Undergraduate Student Costs") Concentrations Available Applied Nutrition and Wellness Dietetics Food Science Sustainable Food Systems School or College College for Community Health Area of Study Health, Clinical & Allied Health ### Tailor your studies and career! Applied Nutrition and Wellness Looking for a career in nutrition education, community wellness, or public health? This flexible, non-clinical concentration prepares you to design, manage, and evaluate group-based nutrition programs that promote healthy lifestyles across diverse populations. Through hands-on coursework in nutrition assessment, health promotion and population-based wellness, you’ll gain the skills to work in settings like community health centers, wellness nonprofits, corporate wellness departments or government agencies. Enhance your career potential by adding a minor in Public Health, Communication, Political Science or Psychology—ideal for fields such as nutrition communication, wellness policy or weight loss consulting. Graduates are trained to lead with purpose, address health disparities, and collaborate across disciplines in today’s evolving health and wellness industry. Prepare for a rewarding career in applied nutrition—where community impact meets real-world results. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/nutrition-food-science-bs/). Dietetics Ready to turn your passion for nutrition into a professional career? Montclair State’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is your first step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). As a student in our Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)\*-accredited BS-DPD program, you’ll complete the coursework required to meet national standards in dietetics. After graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for a dietetic internship (1,200 supervised hours) and sit for the RDN exam—now requiring a master’s degree. Join a program with a long-standing reputation for excellence in dietetics education—and start building your future as a trusted expert in nutrition and health. For students in the Dietetics concentration, we also offer a combined BS/MS accelerated 4+1 program with our ACEND-accredited [Graduate Program (GP)](https://www.montclair.edu/academics/programs/ms-nutrition-and-food-science/), which includes supervised experiential learning and prepares students to be eligible to sit for the RDN exam. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/nutrition-food-science-bs/). Food Science Interested in food innovation, safety, and sustainability? The Food Science concentration prepares you for in-demand careers in the food and beverage industry, agriculture and federal agencies like the FDA and USDA. You’ll explore how food works—its chemistry, microbiology, processing, safety and sensory qualities—while developing skills in product development, food quality assurance, regulations and supply chain management. With many professionals retiring and new technologies emerging, food scientists are more essential than ever. Career paths include product development, food chemistry, quality control, food safety inspection, research and development, and sensory evaluation—with growing opportunities in food tech, agricultural sustainability, and health-focused product design. If you're passionate about science, technology, and feeding the world safely and sustainably, this program gives you the tools to lead the future of food. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/nutrition-food-science-bs/). Sustainable Food Systems Want to build a healthier, more sustainable future? This concentration prepares you to tackle global challenges like food insecurity, climate change and sustainable agriculture—while empowering communities and reshaping the food system.As a student, you’ll explore food policy, alternative food distribution, supply chain management, and more. You'll gain practical, real-world experience and a strong foundation in nutrition, sustainability, and social justice. Career paths include farm-to-institution networks, food education and outreach, nonprofit advocacy, food production, retail and wholesale and international development. Customize your degree by adding a minor in areas like Public Health, Political Science, or Communication to deepen your impact and specialize in areas like food policy or sustainability communication. If you're passionate about creating lasting change through food, this program will prepare you to lead locally—and globally. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/nutrition-food-science-bs/). Minor in Nutrition and Food Science A nutrition and food science minor provides you with basic knowledge about the chemical and biological components of food and the ways in which these ingredients affect human health. With national rates of obesity and related illnesses at an all-time high, outbreaks of food-borne illnesses regularly making headlines, and the social, economical and political aspects of the world food situation becoming ever more complicated, a minor in nutrition and food science is useful preparation for students pursuing careers in politics, business, economics, journalism or communications, psychology, education, medicine, nursing or health. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/nutrition-food-science-minor/). ## Featured Faculty ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/api_service_account/IMG_3585.jpeg?h=d7071701&itok=MHSqzYse) ### [Yeon Bai](/faculty-staff/yeon-bai) - Chairperson ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/facultyjessicad.bihuniak1_0.jpg?h=b4e301e9&itok=B6MS-0y7) ### [Jessica Bihuniak](/faculty-staff/jessica-bihuniak) - Assistant Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/renatablumberg_0.jpg?h=309e12e8&itok=MpoDD-6Y) ### [Renata Blumberg](/faculty-staff/renata-blumberg) - Associate Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/0202224327cehsmousumibose.jpg?h=d7071701&itok=D_KuGMdh) ### [Mousumi Bose](/faculty-staff/mousumi-bose) - Associate Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/0914184802cehsadriankerrihard.jpg?h=d7071701&itok=zmKhx8ne) ### [Adrian Kerrihard](/faculty-staff/adrian-kerrihard) - Associate Professor Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Questions? We're Here to Help. If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions. [Undergraduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/undergraduate-admissions-office) Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can. - - Telephone [973-655-4444](tel:973-655-4444) - Address Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100 [Department of Nutrition and Food Studies](https://inside.montclair.edu/colleges-schools-research/cchl/nutrition-and-food-studies-department) At Montclair's Nutrition and Food Studies department, we research, engage with the community and offer a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum. All in the mission to improve quality of life in the fields of food and nutrition. - - Telephone [973-655-3765](tel:973-655-3765) - Address University Hall, Room 2154 ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future. - [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)