Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Biblical Nutrition and Food Science (B.S.) program at Ebed-Melech University merges the principles of nutrition and food science with a biblical perspective. This four-year program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, food production, and their ethical implications.

120
Credit hours
100%
online
4&8
week accelerated classes
3-4
years
Curriculum
Semester 1
- ENG 101 – English Composition I (3 credits)
- MAT 103 – College Algebra (3 credits)
- BIO 101 – Introduction to Biology (3 credits)
- REL 101 – Introduction to World Religions (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 3
- NFS 201 – Introduction to Nutrition Science (3 credits)
- CHE 201 – Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
- BIO 201 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits)
- REL 208 – Biblical Principles of Nutrition (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 5
- NFS 301 – Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (3 credits)
- CHE 303 – Biochemistry for Nutrition (3 credits)
- BIO 301 – Food Microbiology (3 credits)
- REL 301 – Biblical Perspectives on Dietary Laws (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (3 credits)
Semester 2
- ENG 102 – English Composition II (3 credits)
- MAT 104 – Statistics for Nutrition (3 credits)
- BIO 102 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credits)
- CHE 101 – Introduction to Chemistry (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 4
- NFS 202 – Food Science and Technology (3 credits)
- CHE 202 – Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
- BIO 204 – Microbiology for Food Safety (3 credits)
- REL 217 – Faith and Health (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 6
- NFS 302 – Nutritional Assessment and Counseling (3 credits)
- CHE 302 – Food Chemistry (3 credits)
- BIO 302 – Foodborne Pathogens and Safety (3 credits)
- REL 341 – Theology of Food and Eating (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (3 credits)
Semester 7
- NFS 401 – Food Product Development (3 credits)
- CHE 401 – Food Processing and Preservation (3 credits)
- REL 405 – Ethics in Food Production and Distribution (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (6 credits)
Semester 8
- INT 489 – Internship or Research Project (3 credits)
- CAP 469 – Capstone Project (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (9 credits)