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Requirements

Eligible applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (BS NEP) program must have:

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.7
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the BS NEP prerequisite courses.
  • No grade lower than a C in any individual prerequisite course. (C- is not accepted).

Prerequisites

The following prerequisite courses are required.

  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • General Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Human Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Statistics

Generally, all prerequisite coursework should be no more than seven years old at the time of application. Worksheets showing equivalent courses at a variety of community colleges and universities are available by contacting our Academic Coordinator at nep@wsu.edu.

Timeline

The BS NEP program starts in the fall semester only. We highly recommend that you apply early.

Beginning in January, applicants will be notified of admission status on a rolling basis, as reviews are completed. The final date applications will be accepted is July 1.

How to Apply

Required Materials Include:

  • WSU application for admission – if transferring from a community college or other university
  • Declaration of Intent – if currently attending another WSU campus
  • Personal Statement – applicants will be invited to submit the Personal Statement once transcripts have been reviewed to determine overall and BS NEP prerequisite GPA requirements are met.
    • Tips for writing the Personal Statement – Please introduce yourself and your reasons for applying to the WSU BS NEP degree. Approximately 250-500 words.
      • Share your career goals.
      • Discuss your characteristics that will make you an effective nutrition and exercise professional.
      • Feel free to add other relevant information. This may include your experience as a student athlete, personal exercise and nutrition habits, work and/or volunteer experience, leadership roles, etc.

WSU Students 

Visit our application portal to complete the BS NEP Declaration of Intent.

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Transfer Students

Visit our application portal to start or continue the WSU application.

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