The Nutrition and Health Sciences major is an excellent choice for satisying pre-health requirements for admission to professional health schools. It is important to recognize that "pre-health" is not a major, but rather an educational track that includes courses needed for health schools while earning a bachelor's degree.
Regardless of the major you choose at UNL, the Nutrition and Health Sciences major provides a solid foundation in science and lifestyle factors that affect health throughout the life span.
Within the Nutrition and Health Sciences major, pre-health students often choose one of the following options:
Pre-health students in the College of Education and Human Sciences may consider additional majors including:
Areas of Educational Focus
To learn more about pre-health programs, visit the Explore Center in-person at Love Library South (maps.unl.edu/LLS) or online at: explorecenter.unl.edu/pre-health.
Individual advising is also available to help you choose the best option.