CSU students majoring in nutrition have the opportunity to complete their BS and Master of Public Health degree in just 5 years! Whether focusing on the systemic level or the individual level, food and nutrition are key players in the population’s health. From access to fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education, to youth and adult wellness and disease prevention, the foods we consume and the food systems around us significantly impact the health of individuals and communities.
| MPH courses taken as a BS student (maximum of 11 credits) | How MPH courses apply to BS degree (maximum of 11 credits) |
|---|---|
| *PBHL 516: Public Health Foundations (2 cr.) | FSHN elective (2 cr.) |
| Choose a minimum of 3 credits: *PBHL 520: Health Systems Management and Policy (3 cr.) *PBHL 530: Environmental and Public Health Policy (3 cr.) *PBHL 550: Applied Behavior Change Theory (3 cr.) | FSHN elective (3 cr.) |
| FSHN 500: Food Systems, Nutrition and Food Security (2 cr.) FSHN 530: Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism (3 cr.) (Prereq. BMS300 or CHEM245 or LIFE102) *Core required MPH courses that apply to all MPH concentrations | FSHN 455 – Food Systems – Impact on Health/Food Safety (2 cr.) FSHN 350 – Human Nutrition (3 cr.) |
| MPH courses taken as a BS student (maximum of 11 credits) | How MPH courses apply to BS degree (maximum of 11 credits) |
|---|---|
| *PBHL 516: Public Health Foundations (2 cr.) | FSHN elective (2 cr.) |
| Choose a minimum of 3 credits: *PBHL 520: Health Systems Management and Policy (3 cr.) *PBHL 530: Environmental and Public Health Policy (3 cr.) *PBHL 550: Applied Behavior Change Theory (3 cr.) | FSHN elective (3 cr.) |
| FSHN 500: Food Systems, Nutrition and Food Security (2 cr.) FSHN 530: Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism (3 cr.) (Prereq. BMS300 or CHEM245 or LIFE102) *Core required MPH courses that apply to all MPH concentrations | FSHN 455 – Food Systems – Impact on Health/Food Safety (2 cr.) FSHN 350 – Human Nutrition (3 cr.) |
| MPH courses taken as a BS student (maximum of 11 credits) | How MPH courses apply to BS degree (maximum of 11 credits) |
|---|---|
| *PBHL 516: Public Health Foundations (2 cr.) | FSHN elective (2 cr.) |
| Choose a minimum of 3 credits: *PBHL 520: Health Systems Management and Policy (3 cr.) *PBHL 530: Environmental and Public Health Policy (3 cr.) *PBHL 550: Applied Behavior Change Theory (3 cr.) | FSHN elective (3 cr.) |
| FSHN 520: Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.) FSHN 530: Principles of Nutrition and Metabolism (3 cr.) (Prereq. BMS300 or CHEM245 or LIFE102) *Core required MPH courses that apply to all MPH concentrations | FSHN 450 – Medical Nutrition Therapy (5 cr.) * FSHN 350 – Human Nutrition (3 cr.) *Student will also have to take 2 more credits from the FSHN curriculum when replacing the 5 cr. FSHN 450 with the 3 cr. FSHN 520 course. |
Eligibility
Students will apply in their sophomore or junior year, when they have at least one full academic year left before they will graduate. Eligible students should also have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30.
Application
There is one application cycle per year with a February 1 application submission due date. Students apply online to the Colorado School of Public Health through a system called SOPHAS. There are more details about the application process on the BS/MPH web page. You will need to select your CSU MPH concentration of interest at the time that you apply, but this can be changed later as you get closer to finishing your BS degree and enter the MPH program. You can read about the different concentrations on our website.
Questions?
If you are interested in learning more about the BS/MPH program you can email Kendra Bigsby, Assistant Director, at kendra.bigsby@colostate.edu. She can address any questions that you have or you can arrange a time to meet with her. You can also check our BS/MPH program web page for information session dates and register to attend an upcoming session.