Nutrition, Fitness and Health
Promote health, fitness and well-being through Purdue’s nutrition, fitness, and health major. Blend nutrition science and exercise physiology while gaining real-world experience. Prepare for careers in wellness, strength coaching and health promotion.
Why Purdue?
A nutrition, fitness, and health degree prepares you to lead in wellness, fitness and health-focused organizations. Some potential career paths include:
- Health coach
- Wellness coordinator
- Corporate wellness specialist
- Fitness program director
- Community health educator
- Sports nutrition specialist
Through valuable learning experiences and world-class instruction, our nutrition, fitness, and health alumni find success in a variety of careers and advanced degree programs. Some examples include:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis
- Pediatric clinical dietitian, Riley Hospital for Children
- Clinical dietitian, Franciscan Alliance Inc.
- WIC health professional, New Hope Services Inc.
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Adina Miller
Adina’s journey at Purdue began in the uncertainty of the pandemic, but through mentorship, meaningful connections, and a growing passion for nutrition, she found her voice and her path. From leading the Nutrition Society to preparing for her future as a registered dietitian, she shares how she built confidence and community along the way.
Transfer to Nutrition, Fitness and Health
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Completion of at least one semester of college-level chemistry or biology with a grade of C or higher.
