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Nov 23, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nutrition, Exercise, and Food Sciences (Ph.D.)
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Program Information
The Ph.D. in Nutrition, Exercise and Food Sciences will prepare graduates for careers as researchers in healthcare settings, government, industry, corporations, and universities. The research and teaching emphasizes molecular and biochemical nutrition, nutrigenomics, epidemiology, nutrition issues in developing countries, obesity prevention and behavior nutrition.
Courseload Information
Students enrolled in six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee.
Student Support and Engagement Opportunities
The Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences aims to provide premier academic programs and high-quality services to students. A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified graduate students.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy 60 Credit Plan (Must have previously completed a Master’s in Nutrition or a related field)
Core Requirements
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 1 (3 Required)
- Credits: 1
- Advanced Research Methods
- Course Advanced Statistics Course
Total Credits: 60 (30 departmental courses and 30 electives).
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.
PhD Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the PhD degree will usually have a Master’s degree in dietetics, exercise science, 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.
Prerequisites for PhD degree include Master’s degree in a health related field (nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, public health, etc), NFS 422/522 or equivalent, STAT 541 or equivalent, or biochemistry. |
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