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Career/Program Overview

RCTC’s Natural Science Associate in Science degree program is designed to articulate with the University of Minnesota, College of Human Ecology’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science or Nutrition Science.  This two-year degree includes basic science curriculum required for admission by medical schools.  Students are strongly encouraged to check with the medical school(s) of their choice to ensure that specific requirements are fulfilled.

Curriculum-at-a-Glance

Coursework includes:  Introduction to Physics I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Principles of Nutrition and Fundamentals of Statistics.  General education requirements include courses in:  written and oral communications, biology, chemistry, calculus I and II, cultural anthropology, and ethics. 

For more detailed program information, refer to RCTC’s program course requirements at  http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs/index.html.

Program/Degree Options

RCTC’s Natural Science Associate in Science degree is 62 credits in length and articulates with the University of Minnesota, College of Human Ecology’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science or Nutrition Science.

Program Start Date(s)

Students can begin general education requirements any semester. 

Career Opportunities/Information

This degree is specifically designed for transfer into a bachelor’s degree.

Articulations/Accreditations

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission:  A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations/index.html

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