About Nutrition Science, BA in University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)
Jointly sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Nursing, the second major in Nutrition Science builds on a student’s basic science skills with a deep dive into the science of nutrition. Linkages of nutritional compounds and dietary approaches with health and disease, novel approaches to the study of nutritional impact on health, and future avenues of exploration in the field are examined. Elective courses in anthropology, biology, economics, physiology, psychology, health care, and public policy provide a rounded context for the study of nutrition science.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS :7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
University of Pennsylvania Highlights
| College Type |
Private College |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
14.9 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study Program |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, part-time and online |
| English Language Proficiency Test |
IELTS or TOEFL |
| Financial Aid |
Available in different forms |
| Admission Helpdesk |
(215) 898-5000 |
University of Pennsylvania Cost of Attendance
The following is a breakdown of the anticipated cost of studying in the United States for international students at the University of Pennsylvania:
| Course Type |
Expenses for On-Campus Undergraduate (in USD) |
Expenses for Graduate ( in USD) |
| Tuition |
54,652 |
43,860 |
| Fees |
7,058 |
19,208 |
| Housing |
11,358 |
12,840 |
| Dining |
5,946 |
6,492 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,358 |
1,800 |
| Transportation |
922 |
1,308 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,004 |
2,676 |
| Total |
83,298 |
88,184 |
University of Pennsylvania Scholarships/ Financial Aid
Since 2004, UPenn has provided 2 billion dollars in undergraduate scholarships to more than 22,000 students.
The following is a list of the scholarships available to study at the University of Pennsylvania:
| Scholarship Program |
Eligibility |
Benefits |
| Dean’s Scholarship |
The applicant should be incoming masters student, the applicant should not be a working professional, the candidate should not pursue a doctoral program |
10,000 USD |
| The Foreign Fulbright Student Program |
All masters students receiving Fulbright Fellowship offers can apply for the program |
15,000 USD |
| International Student Financial Aid |
The student needs to apply for the scholarship while taking admission, international students cannot apply after admission |
100% need will be fulfilled through grants and work-study programs |
