Human Nutrition and Food Systems

Highlights

• Partnership between WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine allows for a wide range of undergraduate research opportunities 
• Participate in Optimizing Human Health and Nutrition: From Soil to Society, a $10 million interdisciplinary project with renowned researchers from WSU, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other institutions   
• Greenhouses, farms, research centers, and other facilities available on campus and throughout the state 
• Blend of classroom instruction and hands-on field experience

Career

With a Human Nutrition and Food Systems degree, you can work in:  

• Population health science 
• Seed production or plant breeding 
• Soil chemistry, research or management 
• Crop consulting and research 
• Government and non-profit agencies 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center.