Major/Cert Group: Health and Nutrition
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Genetics in a Modern World, Certificate
The genetics in a modern world certificate is open to all UW–Madison students. This 12-credit certificate program explores the relationship between modern genetics, research, and society.
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Global Health, Certificate
The global health certificate is open to all UW–Madison students who are passionate about improving the health of populations across the world. This 15-credit certificate program provides interdisciplinary perspectives on…
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Nutritional Sciences
Nutritional sciences is the study of how diet impacts health and disease on a biochemical and physiological basis. Nutritional sciences students are prepared for health and research careers in a…
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Nutritional Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutritional sciences, nutrition and dietetics is an ACEND-accredited program that explores nutrition through clinical and management courses. and prepares students for postgraduate training required to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN).…
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Microbiology
The smallest living things—including bacteria, viruses, and yeast—may not be visible to the human eye, but they have big effects on health, food, medicine, energy, and the environment. Microbiology students…
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Genetics and Genomics
Genetics and genomics explores how genetic material shapes life — inside cells, within individual organisms and across populations. The Genetics and Genomics major provides a solid foundation for careers in…
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Global Health
Global health is about improving health for everyone, while considering the connections among people, animals, plants, and the planet. Global health students are prepared for local and international careers in…
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry is a broad science that studies the molecules and chemistry of life. It focuses on the structure, properties, and interactions of molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, sugars and…
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Biology
Biology is the science of living things, from the tiniest microbes to the largest plants and animals, and the connections within the web of life. Biology students are prepared for…
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Food Science
Food science incorporates real-life aspects of chemistry, physics, microbiology, and engineering to solve today’s global and local food problems. Food science students are prepared for careers with corporations, government agencies,…
