2010-2011 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2010-2011 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nutritional Sciences


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Program Description

The M.S. in Nutritional Sciences will prepare students for careers as clinical and head clinical dieticians, public health nutritionists, research nutritionists instructors and scientists, or other public health officials.  

The Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences will prepare graduates for careers as researchers in healthcare settings, government, corporations, and universities.  The research and teaching emphases include molecular and biochemical nutrition, nutrigenomics, epidemiology, nutrition issues in developing countries, obesity prevention and behavioral nutrition. 

The following courses are only taught through the GP Ideas program: NFS 705, NFS 722. NFS 723, NFS 727, NFS 728, NFS 729, NFS 734, NFS 741, NFS 742, NFS 765.

 

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


    Master of Science:    Option A (30 credits)
                                      Option B (36 credits)

Doctor of Philosophy:    60-Credit Plan (Must have previously completed a Master’s in Nutrition or a related field)

Core Requirements for Master of Science


 
 
 
 
 
 

Students enrolled for six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee.

Core Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy


 
 
 
 

Additional courses not within the department and part of the core requirements include: Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Statistics, and GSR 601 Research Regulations and Compliance.

Students enrolled in six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee.

Additional Admissions Requirements


GRE:  Required
TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based
IELTS:  6.0

Letter of application stating to include the following:  primary area of interest (nutrition, food science, etc); desired research focus; long-term goals outlining career goals; interest in assistantship (teaching or research); reason(s) for attending graduate school; current professional certifications and credentials; an interview (in person or via phone) is highly encouraged but not required.

Master’s Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the Master’s degree will be required to have a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, or other related field from an accredited institution.  Students with other educational backgrounds may be admitted conditionally.  They will be required to complete the necessary coursework to eliminate deficiencies in their background during their first semester in the program.  Pre-requisites for the Master’s degree: STAT 281 or equivalent, NFS 321, CHEM 106/108 or CHEM 112/114 or equivalent, BIO 221, BIOL 325.

PhD Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the PhD degree will usually have a Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, or other related field from an approved accredited institution.  In those cases where applicants do not have a Master’s degree, departmental requirements will apply, either requiring completion of a Master’s degree or permitting an individual to move directly into a doctoral program.  Pre-requisites for PhD degree: Master’s degree in a health related field (nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, public health, etc), NFS 522 or equivalent, STAT 541 or equivalent, or biochemistry.

General Requirements (Master’s Degree and PhD)


Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements.

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