The Department of Biomedical, Health and Nutritional Sciences offers a dual B.S./M.S. degree program. Though this program is particularly suitable for students who have a baccalaureate degree in another major and have chosen to continue their studies in the field of nutrition, the program is open to all students. Many students from other majors choose to become Registered Dietitians Nutritionists, and this goal can be met in the combined B.S./M.S. program. Applicants who have completed a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and who meet the requirements for a secondary application will be considered for acceptance to the program. Students without a previous baccalaureate degree must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or higher to be considered for acceptance into the program. The dual B.S./M.S. program of 144 credits results in savings of 12 credits from the individual degree programs. Up to four graduate courses will be substituted for upper level undergraduate courses.