BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Degree Program Description

The BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP) offers three distinct emphasis areas. All three areas use a science-based approach, integrating human physiology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and social/psychological sciences to study the lifestyle influences of nutrition and physical activity on human health and disease. All NEP students have significant opportunities for undergraduate research, participation and leadership in student organizations, study abroad, internships and field work, as well as interaction with nationally recognized faculty in their chosen fields. Students majoring in our emphasis areas will be well prepared for health-related professional programs such as: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or for employment in corporate wellness, fitness assessment, lifestyle intervention, cardiac rehab, telehealth, exercise supervision and program administration. Graduates are also prepared to complete advanced certifications offered through professional exercise science organizations and for graduate study in biomedical/translational sciences, exercise physiology and numerous other fields.

Major Program Requirements

The BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is offered with three emphasis options: Human Physiology and Translational Sciences, Nutrition and Foods, and Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance. All degree requirements are listed at the emphasis level.  A student must choose an emphasis area for this degree.

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology are required to complete all University general education, University graduation and degree requirements, including selected foundational courses, which may fulfill some University general education requirements.

If you are planning to transfer courses (including AP credit) and would like information on how they apply to a degree program(s), you can email CAFNRadvising@missouri.edu for general recommendations.

Students are admissible to transfer into Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with a cumulative GPA specific to each emphasis area.  You are directly admissible as a freshman when you meet the University admissions requirements.

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Semester Plan

The BS in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is offered with three emphasis options: Human Physiology and Translational Sciences, Nutrition and Foods, and Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance. Please refer to the emphasis area for semester plans. A student must choose an emphasis area for this degree.

Degree Audit

The degree audit is an automated report reflecting a student’s academic progress toward the completion of a degree. 

MU students can request a degree audit by logging in to myDegreePlanner. Students may also access myDegreePlanner via myZou, in the Student Center, click on the Academic Progress Tile, then select Request Degree Audit. The audit automatically pulls in the student’s MU course work, transfer courses and courses in progress. This is available to current students, admitted students, and those who last attended less than three terms ago.

Past MU students can request a degree audit by contacting the Academic Advising Unit of the division in which they were last enrolled at MU. For contact information, go to https://advising.missouri.edu/contact/.

Prospective students, can access a preliminary MU degree audit via https://www.transferology.com. Information on the college credits already earned will have to be manually entered before it can be evaluated against current degree requirements.

For additional details on degree audits, go to https://registrar.missouri.edu/degrees-audits/degree-audits/.

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Major and Career Exploration

The University of Missouri has many resources to assist you in exploring majors and career possibilities. For guidance, visit the Majors and Careers website or view specific resources below.

  • If you are considering a change of major or are exploring multiple majors, schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Discovery Center by calling (573)884-9700 or through MU Connect Discovery Center service in you success network.

  • If you have decided on a major, visit an academic advisor in the School or College that you are interested in to discuss the process of declaring the major. 

  • If you would like to learn more about your career interests, abilities, values and talents, visit the MU Career Center. No Appointment is necessary to explore career options with one of our staff members.

For additional major and career exploration resources, visit Major & Career Exploration in the catalog.

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