International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Sciences - Nutrition, Health and Society

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, they will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

The School of Nutrition and Food Sciences at LSU offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences. The undergraduate program curriculum combines the curricula of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science and Technology. Students in this program take core courses that provide the basic knowledge necessary for specialization in one of four areas of concentration: Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences/Pre-Medical, Nutrition, Health and Society, and Food Science and Technology. Each concentration includes a professional sequence in a specialized area, supporting courses in basic sciences, and a broad general education. Graduates are prepared for careers in dietetics, medicine, public health, the food industry, education, research, or other related fields.

The Nutrition, Health, and Society concentration within the program prepares students for various careers in nutrition, such as nutrition education, the food industry, or scientific writing.