Nutrition Sciences Degree, Program Information at Chapman University

A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. Find Colleges Offering Nutrition Sciences Degree.

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Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,530
- Average Annual Salary: $124,600
- Average Hourly Rate: $59.90
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 480
- Average Annual Salary: $119,200
- Average Hourly Rate: $57.31
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 40,743
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 45,381
- Percent Job Growth: 11.38%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Biological Scientists, All Other
Life Scientists, All Other
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in biological sciences.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Job Description
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2,020
- Average Annual Salary: $53,020
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.49
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Annual Salary: $61,110
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.38
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 57,126
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 62,038
- Percent Job Growth: 8.60%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Speech Clarity
Dietetic Technicians
Job Description
Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 630
- Average Annual Salary: $30,730
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.78
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Average Annual Salary: $29,960
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.40
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 25,083
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 28,789
- Percent Job Growth: 14.77%
Important Abilities
- Oral Expression