Bachelor of
Science in Holistic
Nutrition with
Culinary Arts
Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition with Culinary Arts
The Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition with Culinary Arts (BS HNCA) is the first program of its kind in the Philippines, designed to merge the science of nutrition and dietetics with the art of cooking.
Accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA), the program aims to produce culinary-equipped registered nutritionist-dietitians—an in-demand profession worldwide. It covers various disciplines and applications of nutrition within culinary studies, with theoretical learning reinforced through hands-on culinary education both in the classroom and in real-world settings.
Students gain valuable practicum experience at Manila Doctors Hospital, other government hospitals, and leading restaurants and hotels across Metro Manila.
The BS HNCA program takes pride in producing industry professionals, board exam topnotchers, competition winners, and future leaders in nutrition and culinary arts.
Professional pathways for our graduates
Clinical Nutrition (in public and private hospitals, clinics, and other health and wellness institutions)
- Clinical Nutritionist-Dietitians
- Therapeutic Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Administrative Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Sports Nutritionist-Dietitian
- Wellness and lifestyle consultants
Public Health (in local and national government agencies, non-government organizations, and institutions)
- Public health nutritionists
- Nutrition educator
- Nutrition program planner and coordinator
- Research Nutritionist-Dietitian
Food Service (restaurants, food product manufacturing establishments, and other institutions and platforms)
- Food product developers and R&D specialists
- Food service manager
- Food service and restaurant consultant
- Food safety and quality control officers
- Food and nutrition writers, food stylists
- Culinary entrepreneurs, restaurant managers, and chefs
