Potential Careers with an NHS Degree

What types of career opportunities can a degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska lead to? 

We equip our program graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in a wide variety of career paths - the possibilities are endless! 

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Military training
Athletic Training
Workplace safety.AT

 

  • Secondary School

  • Armed Forces

  • Health Care Administration/Rehabilitation

  • Occupational Health

     

 

DIETETICS & COMMUNITY NUTRITION

Dietitian
Community Garden
Home Healthcare Dietitian

 

  • Clinical Dietitian

  • Community/Public Health Nutritionist

  • Cooperative Extension Educator

  • Corporate Wellness Director

     

 

  • Home Health Care Dietitian

  • Hospital Food Service Director

  • Nutrition/Fitness Counselor

     

 

  • Physician/Clinic Nutritionist

  • School/College Nutritionist

  • WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Nutritionist

     

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Wedding Planner
Catering Manager
Travel Agent

 

  • Arena Manager/Director

  • Catering Manager/Director

  • Club Manager/Director

  • Cruise Ship Manager

     

 

  • Entrepreneur

  • Event Manager/Director

  • Food and Beverage Manager/Director

  • Hotel/Resort/Lodging Manager

     

 

  • Human Resources Manager/Director

  • Purchasing Agent

  • Tourism Manager/Director

  • Wedding Planner

     

NUTRITION & EXERCISE

Physical Therapist
Exercise Physiology
Community Healthcare

 

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist

  • Clinical Research Assistant

  • Community Health Promotion Programs

  • Corporate Fitness and Wellness Manager

  • Exercise Physiologist

     

 

  • Health/Fitness/Wellness Specialist

  • Health/Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer

  • Medical Exercise Specialist

  • Nutrition and Exercise Consultant

  • Performance and Sports Scientist

     

 

  • Physical Therapist

  • Physician Assistant

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Sports Nutritionist

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

     

NUTRITION SCIENCE

Barbie Wahid Zaman
Doctors nurses
BORC Lab

 

  • Chiropractor

  • Dentist

  • Food Scientist

     

 

  • Medical Physician

  • Nurse

  • Pharmacist

     

 

  • Optometrist

  • Research Scientist

  • Research Technologist