Ph.D. in Nutrition

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Earning a ph.d. in nutrition.

As Ph.D. candidate, you will be required to fulfill a minimum of six semesters of full-time study with courses in the field of nutrition and two additional graduate fields. You must pass the Admission to Candidacy examination within six semesters of matriculation and successfully defend your dissertation based on original research.

Your studies will be guided by a Special Committee that will include your research Chair and representatives of two additional graduate fields, plus an appointed representative of the field of nutrition. The committee will provide guidance in your course selections, determine your admission to doctoral candidacy and evaluate your dissertation.

Financial support is available on a competitive basis.

Learn more about admissions, special committee selection, financial support and more on the Graduate Studies homepage .

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As a candidate for the Ph.D. degree, you will concentrate in one of the following areas:

In this concentration, you will have the opportunity to study nutritional issues in communities, including their causes,implications, and solutions.

These issues range from obesity to food insecurity, with the unit of analysis ranging widely from families to neighborhoods to governments. Causes for inadequate nutrition are multiple and complex, resulting from biological, economic, social, cultural,and policy issues. Implications of community nutrition issues include poor health and disease.

The program seeks to influence community issues and behaviors by conducting rigorous community-based research; leading community outreach and engagement initiatives; and teaching and mentoring students.

Our faculty members are interested generally in the following areas:

  • designing, implementing and evaluating nutrition interventions and policies, in particular for limited resource and under-served populations
  • understanding people’s food choices and the contributions of social, cultural, policy, and food systems to those behaviors
  • understanding the distribution and causes of nutritional disparities in populations using tools from epidemiology, social sciences, systems science,and policy analysis

Their research interests  cover a wide range of topics.

Graduate Study: Although the program is based within the Division of Nutritional Science, you may take courses across the university to meet your educational focus. To pursue this concentration, you will need a solid understanding of the biological as well as the social basis of human nutrition and health, along with the ability to apply social science theory and methods to work with groups and populations to address nutrition issues. You will also need substantive experience related to community research and/or engagement.

You will be expected to take courses that recognize the social, psychological, cultural, agricultural, economic, clinical, and public health policy determinants of nutrition and health as well as courses that provide you with expertise in the analytic and conceptual methods to address these issues.

Opportunities After Graduation: Doctoral graduates typically work for universities, government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and applied research institutions. Students who earn a master’s degree often work for public health, Cooperative Extension, community agencies,and educational institutions.

In this concentration, you will study how variations in individuals’ nutritional status affect their health and functioning. Faculty members are focused primarily on developing safe and effective methods for improving the human condition. In general, they are interested in the following:

  • maternal, infant and child nutrition
  • control of food intake and regulation of body weight,as well as animal models of obesity
  • factors that affect the absorption, metabolism and storage of Vitamin A, as well as the association between Vitamin A deficiency and disease
  • effects of nutritional alterations —for example, iron deficiency folate alterations and PUFAs—on mortality, work capacity,and behavior and cognitive functioning
  • lasting cognitive effects of early exposure to environmental toxins, such as lead and methylmercury, including exposure via breastmilk
  • metabolism, bioavailability and biological effects of Vitamin E, including mechanisms of regulation of Vitamin E status

Our faculty’s research interests  cover a wide range of topics.

Graduate Study : Although the program is based within the Division of Nutritional Science, you may take courses across the university to meet your educational focus. To pursue this concentration, you will need a solid understanding of the biological basis of human biology, nutrition, health and disease,and statistics.

Opportunities After Graduation : Graduates of this program typically work in universities, such government agencies as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the food and health industries.

In this concentration, you will explore malnutrition and hunger, which are widespread in many developing countries, as well as chronic disease resulting from poor nutrition.

The causes of inadequate nutrition can be complex, encompassing biological, economic, social and political issues. Program faculty members address nutritional problems through research, nutritional education and training; applied nutrition programs in the community, government, and international organizations; and institutional development.

Graduate Study : This concentration is dedicated to training committed professionals whose previous training and international experience provide a solid foundation for benefiting from Cornell's rigorous intellectual environment. Our faculty members have had experiences in many parts of the world, and their expertise covers the spectrum from basic biology to population-based interventions. You may take courses in political, economic, sociological, clinical and public health dimensions of nutrition. You will need a solid foundation in the biological aspects of nutrition and your academic background should include biochemistry, physiology and laboratory methods.

Opportunities: Students graduating from this program work for government ministries and other action agencies such as UNICEF and nongovernmental organizations; agencies that deliver technical assistance such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Health Organization; and applied research institutions and universities. 

In this concentration, you will investigate the basic biological processes in nutrition and nutrition’s roles in health and disease. The concentration integrates a range of disciplines including chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, and developmental and reproductive biology. A flexible curriculum will enable you to tailor your academic programs to your academic background, research interests, and career plans.

The research opportunities, using such methodologies as classical biochemistry, transgenics and mass spectrometry, are extensive and diverse:

  • Nutritional biochemistry studies the biochemical, metabolic, physiological and epigenetic functions and properties of nutrients and other dietary constituents. The discipline is used to examine the synergistic relationships among diet, health and disease susceptibility. Students take an integrative curriculum in nutritional biochemistry and may take foundation courses in the basic biological, chemical and physical sciences. Most students complete a minor in biochemistry or molecular biology.
  • Nutrition genomics examines the role of nutrients and dietary components in regulating genome structure, expression and stability, as well as the role of genetic variation on individual nutrient requirements. Research in nutritional genomics relies on genetic technology and models. It includes developing and using transgenic mice, microarray technologies for expression profiling, and human population genetics. Most students complete a minor in genetics.
  • Nutritional metabolomics studies the regulation of metabolic pathways and networks by nutrients and other food components, as well as the establishment of analytical methods that profile human serum and urinary metabolites to assess nutritional imbalances and disease risk. Most students complete a minor in biochemistry or molecular biology.
  • Maternal nutrition/fetal development/epigenetics  looks at the molecular-level relationships between maternal nutrition and fetal development. Research topics include how maternal nutritional status regulates fetal gene expression (metabolic imprinting) and how to identify the consequences of such imprinting throughout the life of the offspring.

Opportunities after Graduation: Graduates of this program typically follow careers in research and academics. They may work in universities, private research institutions, government and private industry. 

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Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. Program

By earning a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State, you will distinguish yourself as one of the true leaders in the field of nutrition.

Focusing on leadership, nutrition research, multidisciplinary training, and marked by the integration of resources and expertise across departments and colleges, the Penn State Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences (GPN) strives to address extremely complex and far-reaching issues that include:

Enhancing knowledge of requirements for nutrients necessary for optimal growth and well-being, including the interactions among nutrients, the environment, and disease

Advancing methods for assessing nutrient intake and nutritional status

Determining the impact of food, phytochemical, and nutrient intake, as well as dietary patterns on health promotion and disease prevention

Promoting knowledge of factors affecting food preferences, dietary intake patterns, and health habits, as well as developing various intervention strategies and evaluating their nutritional impact at the individual and population level

Developing techniques and behavioral strategies to guide consumers in selecting health-promoting foods and nutritionally adequate diets

Expanding knowledge of the mechanisms of metabolic regulation in humans and other animals, including cellular, molecular, and physiological aspects

Training the next generation of scientists and clinicians in childhood obesity prevention

The general requirements of this rigorous doctoral program include a candidacy examination, core requirements, courses in your chosen program of studies, a comprehensive examination, the proposal and production of your dissertation, and a final oral examination.  

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Nutritional Sciences: Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Faculty resources, expertise, and program coursework support three focus areas within the nutritional sciences doctoral program:

  • Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition
  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Interventions

Applicants should have a strong interest in science and health, an undergraduate degree in some field of basic or applied science, and, at a minimum, should have taken courses in biology, physiology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and calculus. 

Prerequisites for PhD program

  • Calculus* or Statistics* 1 semester
  • Inorganic/general chemistry* 1 semester, lab not required
  • Organic chemistry 1 semester, lab not required
  • Biochemistry 1 semester
  • Human Physiology (1 semester) or Anatomy and Physiology (1 semester of each but must be human)

*AP high school courses are accepted based on AP final exam score

PhD Required Coursework

Doctoral students must complete the online Foundations of Public Health modules that will be available in Winter 2019.   

^Students can take BIOSTAT 601 as alternative

^^Students can take BIOSTAT 650 as alternative

*NUTR 688 is a departmental seminar that spans the first two terms. It is expected that students will attend seminars throughout their doctoral program but do not have to officially register.

**NUTR 869 is a doctoral seminar that students register for until they have passed their Preliminary Exam. Prior to the Preliminary Exam, they will present a formal seminar in this class. It is expected that students will attend seminars throughout their doctoral program but do not have to officially register.

***NUTR 899 – students complete two separate rotations with different faculty for a minimum of 1 credit each rotation.

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  • PhD Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition Sample Schedule
  • PhD Nutritional Epidemiology Sample Schedule

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NOTE: We highly encourage students to review faculty research areas and identify potential mentors.

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PhD applicants apply to our program through the University of Michigan  Rackham Graduate School .

Additional information for international applicants can be found here .

Funding for Doctoral Students

All students admitted to one of our doctoral programs are considered for financial support. There are four types of financial support that we offer our students: Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA), Training Grants and Fellowships.

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)

Graduate Student Instructors are appointed at 50% effort, which involves working approximately 20 hours per week. This appointment includes full payment of tuition, health insurance coverage, registration fees, and a monthly stipend. The duties of a GSI can include preparing materials for labs, teaching labs, holding office hours, grading homework and exams, and tutoring.

Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA)

Graduate Student Research Assistants are appointed at 50% effort, which involves working approximately 20 hours per week on a research project. This appointment includes full payment of tuition, health insurance coverage, registration fees, and a monthly stipend. GSRAs generally work closely with a faculty member who is a principal or co-investigator on the research project. The duties of the GSRA can involve analysis of biomedical research data or statistical research. Currently, GSRAs are working on projects involving statistical methods development and application to bioinformatics, cancer, clinical trials, dentistry, diabetes, environmental health, epidemiology, genetics, health education, kidney disease, and survival analysis.

Training Grants

Some students are supported through involvement in training grants which provide support similar to the GSRA or GSI appointments. Check with your department for specific training grants available.

Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

Awards for tuition assistance are available and are granted without a work obligation. These awards are generally made on the basis of academic merit, expected contribution to the field, and to students with underrepresented backgrounds. Some examples of awards our students have received include:

  • Harold and Vivian Shapiro/John Malik/Jean Forrest Awards
  • Rackham Merit Fellowship Program
  • Rackham Non-Traditional Fellowship

Other award/scholarship opportunities exist for continuing students. They include:

  • Rackham One-Term Dissertation Fellowship
  • Barbour Scholarship
  • Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
  • Susan Lipschutz, Margaret Ayers Host, and Anna Olcott Smith Awards for Rackham Graduate Students
  • Rackham Conference Travel Grant

Financial Aid for Doctoral Students

Many of our students are offered funding as GSIs, GSRAs or graduate fellows. If you do not receive such an offer, you may apply for financial aid through the University of Michigan’s Office of Financial Aid . This office requires applicants for any and all types of financial aid to complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) provided by the American College Testing Center (ACTC) .

A FAFSA will be sent to you directly if you indicate your interest in financial assistance on the admission application form. FAFSAs are available from most high school or college libraries and financial aid officers, as well as from the School of Public Health Office for Student Engagement and Practice.

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For answers to any questions that you might have, please visit other pages on this website and/or contact:

Carole Durgy, Graduate Program Coordinator: [email protected]

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About the PhD in Human Nutrition Program

The doctoral program in Human Nutrition is designed to train professionals to identify, understand and solve, through scientific methods, problems of public health importance in human nutrition. Graduates are expected to assume leadership roles in academia, government, industry and other private sector enterprises.

This is a  STEM designated program . Eligible F-1 visa students can receive an additional 24 months of work authorization, beyond the initial 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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Graduates will be prepared to advance knowledge in human nutrition through research and advocate the application of such knowledge through public health policies and programs.

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Learn what influences food choices, diet quality, and diet-related health outcomes

CHRONIC DISEASE

Study nutrition-related chronic diseases and obesity

STEM DESIGNATED

Eligibility for a 24-month STEM OPT extension

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Human Nutrition?

Human Nutrition graduates enjoy careers in academia, government and nongovernment sectors, and industry. Alumni hold faculty appointments at leading universities and ministries of health on five continents and positions at major global health organization

  • Associate Professor, UC Davis
  • Senior epidemiologist, CDC
  • Nutrition Specialist, The World Bank
  • Evaluation Specialist, Mercy First
  • Scientist, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Director, GWU

Curriculum for the PhD in Human Nutrition

Students develop the professional skills necessary to work effectively in leading roles at academic, research, programmatic and policy-setting institutions.

Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory , and find many more details in the program's  Academic Guides .

  • Recent dissertations
  • Student timeline

Courses Available in the Following Areas:

  • Micronutrients
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Newborn Health
  • Adolescent health
  • Epidemiology

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the  How to Apply  page. This specific program also requires:

Prior Graduate Degree

A minimum of 1 year of postbaccalaureate education or experience such as a master's degree, a dietetic internship, medical training, or other relevant work experience

Prior Work Experience

Not required but highly desirable

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores (GRE) are  optional  for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Yeeli Mui

Yeeli Mui, PhD '17, MPH, examines structural interventions to address food system issues and advance health equity through the lens of urban policy and planning.

Mika Matsuzaki

Mika Matsuzaki

Mika Matsuzaki, PhD, MPH, MS, is a life-course epidemiologist studying how policies, built environments, and equity affect nutrition-related chronic diseases and obesity.

Julia Wolfson

Julia Wolfson

Julia Wolfson, PhD '16, MPP, studies individual, structural, and policy factors that influence food choices, diet quality, and diet-related health outcomes.

Parul Christian

Parul Christian

Parul Christian, DrPH '96, MSc, studies how to improve maternal and child nutrition and prevent micronutrient deficiencies with effective solutions in low-income settings.

All full-time PhD students will receive the following support for the first four years of the program either through endowments, grants, or research projects: full tuition, individual health insurance, University Health Services clinic fee, vision insurance, and dental insurance.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU  starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a $1500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU.   These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.  View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .

Questions about the program? We're happy to help.

Elisabeth Simmons, MEd Academic Program Administrator [email protected]

Nutritional Sciences

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Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences

Establish strong research credentials in our Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program.

Nutritional science has emerged as a significant research topic in health sciences, social services, and public policy. The Texas Tech University Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program integrates these multiple disciplines effectively.

Our Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences provides you with an exceptionally collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. You will enjoy opportunities to collaborate with renowned scholars from a wide range of specialties, while working in outstanding research programs such as the Behavioral Medicine & Translational Research Lab ,  Nutrigenomics, Inflammation and Obesity Research Lab .

Texas Tech supports an impressive breadth of nutritional sciences research, in areas such as:

  • Community nutrition
  • International nutrition
  • Food insecurity
  • Nanomedicine
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Nutritional biochemistry
  • Drug development
  • Behavioral influences on nutrition and diet

Our broad range of research specialties ensures that you can focus your doctoral work in an area that supports your academic and career objectives.

Our Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. Program Supports Your Academic Success and Career Development

As a nutritional sciences Ph.D. candidate at Texas Tech, you will enjoy support to develop your career. The Ph.D. program offers you opportunities to:

  • Gain recognition for your work. Our faculty and Ph.D. students have an excellent track record of publications, with recent papers appearing in journals related to clinical nutrition, gerontology, sports medicine, applied physiology, and biology.
  • Work with nationally prominent researchers in nutritional sciences. Our faculty have conducted high-profile studies that have been covered by major news networks and national newspapers such as The Washington Post and New York Times.
  • Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects. You will have excellent opportunities to integrate nutritional science research with scholarship in other College of Human Sciences specialties, including obesity, addiction, human development, and education.
  • Serve in a clinical role. The College of Human Sciences' community-service mission has led to strong partnerships with community agencies and nonprofit organizations. You will have the opportunity to work directly with children, adults, and families as an advocate for better nutrition.

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Career benefits of a nutritional sciences ph.d..

Our Ph.D. in nutritional sciences caters to students who seek a faculty position, with primary responsibilities of teaching and research.

In addition, a broad range of agencies and organizations seek leaders with advanced expertise in nutritional sciences. You will find opportunities in many sectors, including health care, education, public policy, food services, and sports.

For more information about the Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. program

Request information online, contact the graduate advisor.

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Graduate School

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Our program trains caring and competent dietitians, nutritionists, and health scholars who use evidence-based approaches to promote nutritional well-being and disease prevention among underserved communities, positively affecting health behaviors and reducing health disparities.

The Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences at the Graduate School is designed to prepare students for nutrition-related careers in research, industry, public health, clinical practice, academia, and senior-level health consulting roles. The Ph.D. program emphasizes evidence-based approaches to the promotion of nutritional well-being and disease prevention among underserved communities, both nationally and globally. You may choose from two distinct fields of specialization: community nutrition and experimental nutrition. You will have the opportunity to pursue original research tailored to your chosen program of study. Our graduate faculty is interested in the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition interventions and policies at the local and global levels. You will benefit from the close mentorship of graduate faculty notable for its wide-ranging research examining issues such as food systems and food insecurity; the sources of nutritional disparities in communities; the psychological, economic, social, cultural, and health policy determinants of nutrition and health; and the nutritional factors affecting the incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Our graduates make meaningful contributions to the nutrition profession locally, nationally, and internationally. Program graduates go on to work as university faculty, dieticians and nutritionists, private consultants, media professionals, and researchers with private corporations and public agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.

Program Snapshot

      ❱  72 credit hours        ❱  Full-time       ❱  On-campus format       ❱  Degree: Ph.D. 

Application Deadlines

Spring 2024 entry:         ❱  Nov. 1, 2023  (final deadline)

Fall 2024 entry:         ❱  Dec. 1, 2023  (early deadline)       ❱  Feb. 15, 2024  (priority deadline)       ❱  Apr. 15, 2024  (final deadline)

Applicants should submit their applications as early as possible for earlier consideration of departmental funding opportunities. Applicants have until the final deadline to apply. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. 

Transfer credits accepted (reviewed by program director)

Dr. Oyonumo Ntekim

Dr. katherine manuel, program details.

  • Degree Classification: Graduate
  • Related Degrees: Ph.D.

Admission Requirements

Application for admission.

  • Online GradCAS application
  • Statement of purpose/ Statement of academic interest ( 500-1,000 words )
  • GRE scores not required
  • Official transcripts sent to GradCAS
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Master’s degree from an accredited university  or the international equivalent
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Autobiographical statement ( 500-750 words )

GRE Required?

Gre preferred minimums.

  • GRE Verbal Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Quantitative Reasoning: N/A
  • GRE Analytical Writing: N/A

GPA Required Minimums

  • Overall GPA minimum: 3.0
  • Undergrad GPA minimum: 3.0

Prerequisite Courses (Required)

The following course prerequisites are required (Students deemed qualified but not having appropriate recommended training may be admitted provisionally).   No expiration date for recommended prerequisites. Applicants must  receive a grade of at least a B in each course. 

  • Biochemistry (one college-level lecture and lab, 4 semester credit hrs)
  • General Chemistry (two college-level lectures and labs, 8 semester credit hrs)
  • Organic Chemistry (two college-level lectures and one lab, 7-8 semester credit hrs)
  • Nutrition (two college-level lectures, 6 semester credit hrs)

Reference Requirements

Evaluator type accepted:

  • Professor (Required)
  • Supervisor/Manager

Evaluator type not accepted:

  • Family Member
  • Degrees Offered

PhD in Nutritional Sciences

Description.

The doctoral program in Nutritional Sciences offers interdisciplinary training to prepare students to meet the needs for expanding the base of new knowledge in nutritional sciences and to apply this knowledge in public health and clinical health care settings. The PhD program is designed to assist students in gaining an advanced understanding of nutrition and metabolism, and of related biological, biochemical, molecular, and behavioral sciences, in acquiring skills in research methods, and in developing timely and original hypotheses in nutritional sciences. Students first undertake coursework covering the fundamental areas of study and the core knowledge areas. Students then develop their dissertation project, an original research endeavor focused on one primary and another secondary core knowledge area. A general and a final examination are required to complete the degree.

Applicants to the PhD program in Nutritional Sciences may also apply for the  Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD)  to incorporate the coursework and supervised practice necessary to sit for the Registered Dietitian Exam while completing the PhD degree.

Likely Careers

The PhD program prepares students for careers in teaching and research in academia, industry, and government.

Evidence of experience related to the broad areas of nutrition, dietetics, public health, or research.

Application Deadline:   Dec. 1 for Autumn Quarter entry

Competencies

Upon satisfactory completion of a PhD in Nutritional Sciences, graduates will be able to:

  • Meet the  competencies  established by the School of Public Health for all MS and PhD students;
  • Apply knowledge of human nutrient requirements and their relationship to metabolic pathways and physiological function to the design of research, teaching, and policy proposals;
  • Select appropriate methods to perform an in depth assessment of the nutritional status of individuals and groups as part of a planning process that takes into consideration the planned outcomes, uses of the assessment and resource limitations;
  • Justify the importance of nutritional sciences in terms of how nutritional factors across the lifespan affect etiology, incidence, and prevalence of major diseases, quality of life, and productivity at work and school in the population;
  • Critically examine the process, rationale and issues related to establishing nutrient requirements and dietary guidance for the population;
  • Apply conceptual models of evidence-based approaches to promoting nutritional health;
  • Construct testable hypotheses, develop appropriate study designs, and conduct research, which will significantly expand knowledge of nutritional sciences;
  • Disseminate research findings through oral presentations and peer reviewed journals;
  • Develop and prepare proposals for procuring research funding; and
  • Develop and provide instruction in a higher education academic setting, demonstrating use of evidence-based pedagogical principals.

Course Catalog

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for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences

The Division of Nutritional Sciences is the interdisciplinary program for graduate education in nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. More than 60 faculty, representing 15 different departments in seven colleges on the Urbana and Chicago campuses, are members of the Division. The Division is a comprehensive program of study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, alone or in combination with either the M.D. or M.P.H. degrees or the registration in dietetics (R.D.). Flexible graduate programs of study enable students to individualize their coursework and professional training. In addition, extensive research opportunities are available that address the spectrum from research at the level of the genome and proteome to clinical and population-based intervention studies. Specialties are classified into six broad theme areas in which our faculty and students are most active (see Research Interests ). These themes best reflect the areas of nutrition research for which the Division is recognized both nationally and internationally.

Admission Applicants are expected to have an admission grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last two years of coursework and basic courses in chemistry, biology and mathematics. Deficiencies in these subjects must be removed during the first year of graduate study. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Applicants whose native language is not English must achieve a minimum paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550, 213 on the computer-based test or 79 on the iBT TOEFL. Admission in the fall, spring or summer will be considered.

Internship in Dietetics Students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences can participate in an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited graduate dietetic internship program administered through the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. The program includes defined graduate course requirements and a six-month dietetic clinical internship. In order to be eligible for the graduate internship program, students must complete all undergraduate course competencies required by the AND for the Registration in Dietetics (R.D.). Students are accepted into the internship by computer matching through the standard dietetic internship application process. More information on the graduate dietetic internship program can be obtained from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (260 Bevier Hall; (217)-244-4498 ) or online .

Graduate Teaching Experience Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience in this program.

Faculty Research Interests The Division is composed of faculty whose research interests cover many disciplines within nutrition. Descriptions of faculty research interests and a listing of recent publications are available at the Division website. Six broad theme areas are:

  • Animal Nutrition
  • Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition
  • Community Nutrition, Nutrition Education and Consumer Acceptance
  • Dietary Bioactive Components
  • Food Safety and Toxicology
  • Human and Clinical Nutrition

Facilities and Resources The Division office is located in room 240 Edward R. Madigan Laboratory. Office and research laboratory facilities utilized by graduate students in Nutritional Sciences are administered by the home department of the student's adviser.

Financial Aid Financial assistance is available in the form of assistantships, scholarships and fellowships. Applicants seeking fall admission and expecting to be considered for financial assistance should file their applications before the preceding December 15th. Later applications may be considered, depending on the space and support available.

In addition to maintaining a 3.0 average in formal coursework, Ph.D. students are required to take a qualifying examination, an oral preliminary examination and a final thesis examination. There is no foreign language requirement, but students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate competence in English.

For additional details and requirements refer to the department's  Graduate Programs information  and the  Graduate College Handbook .  

Other Requirements

  • Doctoral students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences will integrate scientific reasoning and advanced knowledge of the principles of nutritional sciences to effectively explain key concepts of nutrition and metabolism and discuss a broad range of nutritional sciences issues.
  • Doctoral students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences will develop expert level knowledge and training in a signature interdisciplinary research area that will equip them to identify and solve the complex issues facing the highly interdisciplinary field of nutritional sciences.
  • Doctoral students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences will be able to analyze and interpret data from research and scientific literature and apply experimental results to improve health and well-being at the local, national and international levels.
  • Doctoral students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences will develop an understanding of professional and scientific ethics and the impact of nutritional sciences research methods and outcomes in a societal and global context.
  • Doctoral students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences will develop outstanding oral and written communication skills to facilitate effective dissemination of scientific knowledge or interdisciplinary research findings to technical and non-technical audiences. 
  • Doctoral students in the Division of Nutritional Sciences will combine interdisciplinary research with robust professional development and leadership training, distinguishing themselves from other students with a nutritional sciences degree and facilitating a highly successful transition to a career as a leader in academia, industry or policy.

Graduate Degree Programs in Nutritional Sciences

  • Nutritional Science, MS
  • Nutritional Science, PhD
  • Nutritional Science, PhD and Master of Public Health, MPH

Nutritional Science Director of the Division and Graduate Studies: Elvira de Mejia Correspondance & Admissions Information: Ashley Negangard Nutritional Science website 240 Edward R Madigan Laboratory, 1201 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-4177 Nutritional Science email

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PhD in Nutrition

Advance your career in this fast-growing field with a nutrition doctorate program..

Go deep in one area of nutrition, such as how economic and other factors affect food access. Develop your research, teaching, and management skills. And make a meaningful impact on solving nutrition-related health problems with UMass Amherst’s PhD in nutrition.

You’ll apply our pioneering use of multimodality methods in your research, from digital storytelling to participatory action research.

PhD in nutrition course requirements (46 credits):

  • Seven advanced core courses (21 credits)
  • One public health course (3 credits)
  • One nutrition elective or independent study course (3 credits)
  • Three graduate seminars (3 credits)
  • PhD dissertation (18-credits) 

Students may elect to pursue a minor in other areas (e.g., biostatistics or epidemiology), and 12 credits are required for claiming a minor.

Note: Introductory Biostatistics (BIOSTATS 540) may be part of the 24 credits in the major concentration or the 12 credits in minor concentration for BIOS. Principles of Epidemiology (EPI 630) may serve the same purpose for the major concentration and the minor concentration for EPI.

Benefits list

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Support for Your Education

Doctoral students have priority in teaching positions and tend to support themselves with these offerings during the first three years. Faculty assist students in applying for federal or foundation funding to support independent research projects. Currently, all UMass doctoral students are funded.

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CEPH Accreditation

Every program in the nutrition department, like every other department within the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, is fully accredited by the  Council of Education for Public Health , a key benefit of attending UMass.

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Research Centers and Institutes

You’ll find a wealth of opportunities in our two primary research centers. The Institute for Global Health promotes healthy living in developing nations. The Center for Research and Education in Women's Health seeks to better understand health factors that affect women from birth through old age.

Featured class

This course provides the molecular basis on how dietary factors regulate the pathogenic progression of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and other nutrition-associated metabolic disorders.

Featured faculty

Soonkyu chung.

Focus on obesity, brown adipocytes, adipose inflammation, dietary polyphenols, epigenetics.

Soonkyu Chung

Megan Patton-Lopez

Focus on community nutrition, implementation science, child and adolescent health, healthy eating and active living, health equity.

Megan Patton-Lopez

Focus on nutritional epidemiology; cancer epidemiology; genetic and tissue-based biomarkers; multi-omics data; neurodegeneration

Chaoran Ma

Application information & deadlines

Prospective students apply through the UMass Graduate School .

Spring Application Deadline

October 1, 2023.

Applications for spring admission are due by Oct. 1.

Fall Application Deadline

February 1, 2024.

Applications for fall admission are due by Feb. 1.

Offering an interdisciplinary approach to the study and application of the relationship between diet, foods, and health. 

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Nutrition Science PhD

School of public health and health professions, program description.

Designed for students with previous master's level education in nutrition, the PhD in Nutrition Science provides a combination of didactic learning and research experience. This program emphasizes foundational courses in biochemistry, physiology, and nutrition as well as a variety of opportunities for conducting high-quality research in both laboratory and clinical settings. Program faculty study a wide range of topics, using a combination of animal and human models to answer both applied and mechanistic questions. This program will prepare students to excel in research and to become leaders in academia, industry and government.

Kristen Braunscheidel 206 Kimball Tower Buffalo, NY 14214 Email:  [email protected] Phone: 716-829-5713

Instruction Method

  • In Person   (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Credits required, time-to-degree, application fee, special requirements.

Applicants to the PhD program are expected to have an MS degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

School of Public Health

PhD in Nutrition

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in nutrition prepares you for a career in academia, governmental agencies, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. The program is designed to provide an advanced curriculum in nutrition, professional skills, and competencies required to support careers in teaching and research.

Program Director -  Sujatha Rajaram

Get details on the standard cost of attendance at LLU. View Estimates.

Student Housing

The GRE is not required for applicants who meet the admissions criteria. If an applicant does not meet the minimum GPA requirements, the GRE is required in order for the application to be considered. For prospective students who wish to strengthen their application, GRE scores can be submitted as an option, but it is not required. GRE scores must have been attained within the last five years.

A legacy of over 50 years in plant-based nutrition research

The Loma Linda University School of Public Health has a rich history of plant-based nutrition research. We engage in interdisciplinary research across public health disciplines and the Basic Sciences. This collaborative way of working is how we continue to promote and build on our core legacy of vegetarian and plant-based nutrition. Some key studies include:

  • Nutritional epidemiology studies relating plant based diet patterns to health outcomes and longevity ( the Adventist health Study )
  • Several clinical trials with plant foods ( nuts and soy) intervention and health outcomes
  • Vegetarian nutrition education research
  • Environmental impact of plant based diets compared to animal inclusive diets.

Areas of curricular strength and research emphasis include: 

  • Plant-based diets and the health of the individual
  • Populations and the plane
  • Nutritional epidemiology
  • Diet and chronic disease risk reduction 
  • Community nutrition

Leading the conversation on plant-based nutrition

Guided by its Nutrition faculty, the School of Public Health hosts the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition (ICVN), the premiere scientific conference on the health effects of plant-based diets held every 5 years. The conference is designed to provide a review of the accumulated findings, and introduce theoretical concepts, practical applications, and implications of vegetarian dietary practices for both the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, as well as for the furthering of research endeavors. The theme for the 7th ICVN was Plant-foods for the health of people, populations and the planet.

The 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition

In February 2018, we hosted the 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition, on the campus of Loma Linda University. Since 1987, the congress has been held only every 5 years and is the premier scientific conference on the health effects of plant-based diets. It brings together international scientists, physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, and other health professionals to showcase the latest advances from basic science, epidemiology, and clinical trials in vegetarian nutrition. Proceedings for the 7th ICVN are underway.

Visit the 7th ICVN website .

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Request more information, prerequisites & learning outcomes, who should consider this program.

Those who may benefit from the program include individuals seeking careers in:

  • Academia (teaching and research)
  • Researcher in private industry, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, research institutes
  • Public health nutritionist
  • Leadership role in academia and public health sector

Prerequisites

  • Master's degree in nutrition preferred; or an M.S. or M.P.H. degree with completion of all prerequisite courses; or a health professional degree at the master's level or higher (M.D. or equivalent)
  • Applicants with a master’s degree in another field may indicate their relevant training, research and/or practice experience, or educational background comparable to the M.P.H. or the M.S. degrees. Dr.P.H. and Ph.D. degree applicants who are admitted without a CEPH-accredited M.P.H. degree will be required to take PHCJ 606 Public Health Fundamentals, EPDM 509 Principles of Epidemiology, STAT 521 Biostatistics I or AHRM 514 Biostatistics  (that covers SPSS and R, SAS), or equivalent courses to fulfill the public health fundamental learning outcomes described in section D.1 of the 2016 CEPH criteria. 
  • Advanced biochemistry (may be taken concurrently with the program)
  • Anatomy and physiology, microbiology, general chemistry and organic chemistry
  • G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher preferred

Learner Outcomes

Upon graduation from the Ph.D. in Nutrition program, the graduates should be able to:

  • Evaluate advanced knowledge in nutritional science and explain the biological mechanism underlying the relationship between nutrients, foods, and diet pattern and health.
  • Critically evaluate the evidence base and advocate for the role of plant-based diets in promoting health of the individual, population groups, and the planet.
  • Apply analytical and fundamental concepts in nutritional epidemiology.
  • Conduct a research study that addresses a nutrition problem, collect/abstract, analyze, and interpret the data and report findings.
  • Effectively communicate nutritional science, orally and in writing, to the scientific community and the public, to advance the field and to promote public health.
  • Use best-practice modalities in pedagogy to deliver educational experiences in an academic setting.
  • Apply the principles of scientific and professional ethics in research, teaching, and practice.

Educational Effectiveness Indicators

  • Assessment from required courses
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Dissertation proposal defense (qualifying examination)
  • Dissertation manuscript: submission of two manuscripts from the dissertation to peer-reviewed journals. One manuscript published in peer-reviewed journal (from dissertation or non-dissertation).
  • Oral defense of dissertation
  • Teaching assistant
  • Presentation at a scientific conference

Program Requirements

Culminating experience.

As a part of the culminating experience, the student must have one publication in peer-reviewed journal (co-authorship or review article acceptable), submit two manuscripts from their dissertation research to peer reviewed journals, successfully defends dissertation, and submits a committee approved dissertation manuscript. Further details provided in the SPH Doctoral Handbook.

Corequisites

NUTR 504: Nutritional Metabolism

STAT 509: General Statistics

STAT 548 or STAT 549: Analytical Applications of SPSS or Analytical Applications of SAS

NUTR 517: Advanced Nutrition I: CHO, Lipids

NUTR 518: Advanced Nutrition II: Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals​

Required Courses

Micronutient metabolism course or equivalent, macronutient metabolism course or equivalent, nutr 504 nutritional metabolism 3, stat 548 analytical applications of sas and r 2, or stat 549 analytical applications of spss, stat 521 biostatistics i 3-4 or ahrm 514 biostatistics, public health core, epdm 509 principles of epidemiology 3, phcj 606 public health fundamentals 4, phcj 608a doctoral seminar for public health 1, phcj 608b doctoral seminar for public health 1, phcj 608c doctoral seminar for public health 1, phcj 614 pedagogy: the art and science of teaching 2, phcj 615 intermediate biostatistics 3, phcj 618 transformative communication 2, nutrition core, nutr 617 preventive nutrition i: carbohydrates and lipids 2, nutr 618 preventive nutrition ii: protein, vitamins andminerals 2, nutr 619 preventive nutrition iii: phytochemicals 3, nutr 620 advanced topics in nutrition 6, nutr 664 vegetarian nutrition: person, population, planet 3, phcj 624a scientist forum 1, phcj 624b scientist forum 1, phcj 624c scientist forum 1, rele 525 ethics for scientists, relr 5__ graduate-level relational (relr 540 recommended) 3, relt 5__ graduate-level theological 3, electives 6, research core, nutr 634 concepts of nutritional epidemiology 3, nutr 639 research methods in nutrition 2, nutr 685 preliminary research experience 2, nutr 698 dissertation 12, stat 568 data analysis 3, total units - 73, meet your program director, sujatha rajaram, phd.

Program director

Sujatha Rajaram, PhD

Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science

Wayne State's Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science program empowers scholars with the skills and knowledge needed to address complex challenges at the intersection of food, health and sustainability. Students will dive into groundbreaking research opportunities spanning nutritional biochemistry, food microbiology and the exploration of innovative dietary interventions. As a Ph.D. candidate, you'll have the chance to contribute to the scientific discourse, shape policy and drive advancements in nutritional science and global health.

Whether your interests lie in clinical nutrition, food technology or public health, our doctoral program cultivates a diverse range of expertise, preparing you to be a thought leader in the ever-evolving landscape of nutrition and food science. Join Wayne State's community of scholars dedicated to unraveling the complexities of food and health, and make a lasting impact on the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

Research areas

Our distinguished faculty, renowned in their respective fields, guide students in pushing the boundaries of knowledge, fostering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

Learn more about our  faculty research interests in nutrition and food science .

Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science requirements and curriculum

Successful completion of the Ph.D. program requires 90 credits, distributed as follows. Students select a minor field from relevant areas in the university. Original laboratory-based research is conducted by students in this program under the guidance of a faculty member .

The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 90 graduate credits distributed in the following manner:

  • A total of 60 credits in coursework
  • At least 30 credits in nutrition and food science ; 22 of these credits are required of all students and eight credits are selected to fill student needs and interests
  • Additional courses from other departments including at least one 7000-level course in biochemistry and one graduate-level course in statistics must be completed. If a minor area is designated, at least eight credits must be taken in the minor department
  • At least 30 credits of coursework must be at the graduate only level , e.g., courses numbered 7000 and above

Electives will be selected in consultation with the advisor. Transcripts of the applicant's master's degree will be evaluated to determine which courses meet the Ph.D. course requirement (a maximum of 22 credits allowed).

*Plus active participation as long as a student is in the graduate program.

For a list of graduate courses, please visit the Graduate Bulletin .

For general information on Ph.D. requirements as stipulated by Graduate School as well as necessary forms, see Wayne Ph.D. students .

Dissertation research

Students completing the degree requirements will receive a Ph.D. with a major in nutrition and food science and a specialization in nutrition or food science. There is a seven-year time limit to complete all the requirements for the Ph.D. degree.

For general information on Ph.D. requirements as stipulated by the Graduate School as well as necessary forms, see Wayne Ph.D. students .

Students entering the doctoral program in NFS are advised to meet regularly with the departmental graduate officer who acts as a temporary advisor to discuss plan of work, course selection, laboratory experience, and interaction with potential research advisors. To be allowed to continue in the program, students must identify a permanent graduate advisor, develop a plan of work and identify a suitable research project within one year after admission.

A plan of work should be submitted to the Graduate School before the student has completed 40 graduate credits . Within a semester of approval of the plan of work, students, in consultation with the advisor, will establish a permanent advisory committee composed of the graduate advisor and at least three faculty; at least two of these will be members of the NFS faculty representing the areas of nutrition and food science. Up to two outside faculty may sit on the committee.

Additional requirements

Performance will be evaluated at the end of each year. Students will make a presentation of their research activities (NFS 7996, Research) in the graduate seminar (NFS 7850) after completing the preliminary research. Meetings with the advisory committee and the student will be held as needed, but at least once a year.

At such times, the progress of the student will be assessed and a progress report form submitted to the NFS graduate officer. The graduate faculty will evaluate proficiency in laboratory skills as one component of a student's progress. Should inadequate proficiency in the lab be determined, the department is under no obligation to retain the student in the doctoral program.

All new Ph.D. students who wish to obtain a Ph.D. degree must pass a screening exam. If unsuccessful, the student will have two weeks to be re-examined. If still unsuccessful, the student will not be eligible to pursue the Ph.D. program within the department.

The exam will be a written paper (maximum four hours of time allowed) consisting of questions designed to test the student's broad and all-around understanding of nutrition and food science as well as their problem-solving skills. The format will be multiple-choice and/or short answers and/or essays.

The exam will be based solely on material from the following two textbooks:

  • "Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism 6 th edition" (2012). Authors: Sareen S. Gropper, Jack L. Smith and James L. Groff, Thomson Wadsworth
  • "Food Chemistry, 4 th edition" (2007). Author: Owen R. Fennema, Marcel Dekker Inc.

Please check with the graduate officer for the current texts to be used.

For successful completion of the exam, the student's performance must satisfy the graduate faculty members of the department. If you have any questions please consult with the departmental graduate officer.

For all students who have not yet achieved candidacy status.

  • Student must discuss with their advisor and inform the Graduate Committee at least two months in advance
  • Student must have a Ph.D. committee in place, including an external committee member
  • Exams may be scheduled in December or April

Day 1: Exam 1 (40% of final weighting), six hours max

This written exam is based on the core, required NFS courses and will be evaluated by NFS faculty.

Day 2: Exam 2 (40% of final weighting), six hours max

Questions will be provided by and evaluated by the student's Ph.D. committee. The questions will be designed to reflect the research in which the student will pursue their Ph.D. As such, this part of the exam will consist of questions that will:

  • Relate to specialization/interests of the Advisor's work (each committee member will provide at least one question)
  • Review a specific topic based on current literature
  • Relate to experimental design (not related to the dissertation topic) that should include information on data and statistical analysis, potential problems and alternative methods

Day 3: Oral exam (20% of final weighting), 90 minutes max

Satisfactory performance on the qualifying examination:.

If a student has performed satisfactorily on both exams one and two (passed with > 70% score), the oral exam will be scheduled within 46 weeks following successful completion of the written exams. This part of the exam will be the student's proposal defense and will be presented to the committee.

Unsatisfactory performance on the qualifying examination:

If performance is unsatisfactory for one exam (less than 70% on either exam one or exam two) re-examination of the failed exam must be scheduled within 2 weeks of the student being notified. If satisfactory, the student can then proceed to the oral exam. In this situation, this will be an oral examination of the student's knowledge by the committee. The student can then schedule a proposal defense with their committee, within 46 weeks of passing the oral exam.

If performance is unsatisfactory for both exams (less than 70% on both exam one and exam two), no re-examination or oral exam is scheduled. In this situation, the student may retake the qualifying exam 4 to 12 months after notification of failing.

If performance is still unsatisfactory after two attempts, the student is required to leave the program.

Please see the graduate director for the latest and current information.

The dissertation research (30 credits including NFS 9991, 9992, 9993 and 9994) provides the student with an opportunity to integrate and apply the theory and methodologies of NFS and related areas to a problem focusing on either nutrition or food science. The research will be conducted in the department laboratories after approval by the student's doctoral committee. Under special circumstances, research will be conducted in another Wayne State laboratory after approval of the NFS Graduate Committee.

Students will have to repeat a required NFS course with a grade below C. No more than two courses may be repeated during the student's doctoral program. Students will not receive financial aid for repeated courses. If a student's average falls below B (Honor Point of 3.0), a "hold" will be placed on future registration. To be removed from this status, the student must give evidence that scholarship has been brought to a satisfactory level. No more than one grade of "C" is allowed. All academic holds will be reviewed by the Graduate Committee prior to being removed. Decisions of whether or not to remove the hold will be based on the likelihood of improved academic performance and will be granted one time only. Withdrawals from courses are discouraged and no more than once per calendar year will be allowed.

Academic work submitted by a graduate student for graduate credit is assumed to be of his/her own creation, and if found not to be so, will constitute cause for the student's dismissal from the program.

Graduate teaching assistantships

Application for graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) in the department should be addressed to the departmental graduate officer. Requests for fall term appointments should be received no later than March 1. Applications for winter term appointments should be received no later than Oct. 30. Assistantships are awarded to applicants having high scholarship and communication skills and show great potential for professional achievement. Each assistantship carries a stipend for nine months plus benefits, and tuition (up to 10 credits/fall and winter semesters) is waived. Graduate teaching assistants give an average of 20 hours per week of service to the instructional program of the department.

Research assistantships

A limited number of graduate research assistantships (GRAs) are available on a competitive basis. Information on application procedures can be obtained in the NFS office.

Fellowships and tuition stipends

The Wayne State Graduate School offers a limited number of fellowships (Rumble) and tuition stipends. Selection is made on a competitive basis, and interested students should check with the Graduate School regarding application procedures and deadlines.

External support

Students are strongly encouraged to investigate outside sources of fellowships for support of their graduate studies. The Wayne State Graduate School (313-577-8053) assists in identifying and applying for these funds.

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For contact information, please visit the PhD in Nutrition & Metabolism  website .

The doctoral program in Nutrition & Metabolism is part of the umbrella program entitled Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). The program includes coursework in the biomedical sciences through the Foundations in Biomedical Sciences (FBS) curriculum, additional required courses in Nutrition & Metabolism, and biomedical research. The FBS core curriculum includes principles of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics/genomics, and other advanced classes. The Nutrition & Metabolism coursework addresses how the basic knowledge acquired through the FBS curriculum applies to studies of nutrition and metabolism in health and disease, including studies at the basic, translational, and population-based levels. To see program highlights, faculty, and additional information, please visit the Graduate Medical Sciences Nutrition & Metabolism website.

Nutrition scientists apply the tools of physiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and genetics and genomics, as well as epidemiology and social sciences, to address questions that are important for understanding the impact of nutrition on metabolism and human health. Students can tailor their coursework and research experiences to pursue their particular interests.

Learning Outcomes

Learning objectives for the PhD program include the following:

  • Understand the scientific basis for nutrient requirements.
  • Demonstrate ability to assess relevant scientific literature and synthesize existing knowledge in nutrition and metabolism with new research information.
  • Understand the molecular, cellular, biochemical, physiological, and behavioral mechanisms that influence nutrient utilization, food intake, and energy balance.
  • Understand the mechanistic connections of nutrient status to health and disease.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate your knowledge of the field of nutrition and metabolism through effective presentation and writing skills.

All applications are centralized and must go through the online Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) application process . Candidates applying to PiBS must have a strong background in the biological and physical sciences.

Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

  • An official transcript from each college or university attended
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement that describes qualifications for the intended educational objectives

International applicants must also submit:

  • Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS (unless the applicant has previously attended college/university in the US, Canada, UK, or Australia)
  • International Student Data Form

Contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Lynn L. Moore , for additional information.

Qualifying Examinations

Candidates for the PhD in Nutrition & Metabolism must pass a two-part qualifying exam that includes a written examination and an oral defense of a research proposal.

Dissertation Advisory Committee and Dissertation Defense

The Nutrition & Metabolism program requires five Advisory Committee members including the chair (who must be a GMS faculty member), the primary mentor, and at least one outside member. The committee is assembled at least once annually to discuss the progress of the dissertation research, or more often as the situation warrants. Once the Dissertation Advisory Committee determines that the research work is complete, the student writes and orally defends the dissertation.

Program Requirements

Required courses for the phd.

  • GMS FC 701 Protein Structure, Catalysis, and Interactions (2 cr)
  • GMS FC 702 Structure and Function of the Genome (2 cr)
  • GMS FC 703 Architecture and Dynamics of the Cell (2 cr)
  • GMS FC 704 Mechanisms of Cell Communication (2 cr)
  • GMS NU 755 Molecular, Biochemical and Physiologic Bases of Nutrition I: Energy Balance and Micronutrients (4 cr)
  • GMS NU 756 Molecular, Biochemical and Physiologic Bases of Nutrition: Macronutrients (4 cr)
  • GMS NU 620 Clinical Nutrition Research (3 cr)
  • GMS NU 700 Nutrition and Metabolism Seminar (2 cr)
  • GMS NU 709 or FC 709 Research Design and Statistical Methods for Biomedical Sciences (3 cr)
  • GMS NU 901, 902 Research in Nutrition and Metabolism (var cr)

Elective Courses

Advanced electives may be selected from the many course offerings in GMS according to individual interests and goals (after consulting with your advisor). Students focusing on nutritional epidemiology should select more advanced courses in epidemiology and biostatistics in consultation with their advisor. Similarly, students focusing on metabolism should select electives in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics/genomics, and physiology.

Financial Support

Financial assistance in the form of tuition and health benefits, as well as a living stipend, is provided to students in good standing in the PhD program.

Faculty and Research Programs

The research of our faculty focuses on the role of nutrition and nutrient metabolism in the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of chronic diseases from basic, clinical, and epidemiological perspectives. Nutrition and metabolism faculty have particular expertise in three general areas of research: (1) nutrient signaling in obesity, diabetes, and other disease (e.g., adipocyte biology, islet biology, insulin secretion, muscle metabolism); (2) clinical and translational research (e.g., energy balance and weight loss, sarcopenia of aging, diet and childhood obesity, vitamin D and health outcomes, exercise metabolism); and (3) diet and chronic disease outcomes (e.g., minerals and cardiovascular health, obesity and cancer risk, diet patterns and risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes).

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PhD in Nutritional and Metabolic Biology

The Nutritional and Metabolic Biology (NMB) PhD training program prepares students to work at the frontiers of biomedical research in nutritional and metabolic sciences, exploring the role of nutrition in maintaining optimal human health.  The objective of the training program is to prepare individuals who will conduct original basic science research, teach in medical schools and universities, and hold positions of leadership in community and international nutrition.

Housed within the Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), this inter-disciplinary and multi-departmental training program is highly structured and comprises both coursework and basic research. The NMB program is one of the few pre-doctoral training programs in nutrition in the United States that is located within a medical school and is unique among the other PhD programs at CUMC with an equal number of MDs and PhDs as faculty mentors (including ten MD/PhDs). The location of the NMB training program in a medical school offers trainees a wide array of research opportunities in laboratories headed by established senior scientists as well as NIH-funded younger independent investigators, all focused on the role of nutrition and metabolism in health and disease.

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The Ph.D. in nutrition and exercise sciences will prepare graduates for careers as researchers in healthcare settings, government, industry, corporations and universities. The research and teaching emphasize public health nutrition, molecular and biochemical nutrition, epidemiology, obesity prevention and behavior nutrition, cardiovascular physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise physiology.

Is it for you?

This program will be a good fit if you:.

  • Have an undergraduate or master's degree in exercise science, nutritional science or related field.
  • Want to broaden knowledge to improve health.
  • Enjoy working with people.
  • Want to conduct research in the field.
  • Are strong in the human sciences.

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Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences Application and Materials

The UW Graduate School application for autumn 2024 entry to the MS in Nutritional Sciences will open on September 1, 2023. This page has been updated for the 2024 application cycle.

UW Graduate School Application

  • Start a  UW Graduate School application , and enter your Profile and Contact Information (Ethnicity Information is optional).
  • Academic History: Add all schools where you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree or higher or where you’ve taken prerequisite courses, and upload unofficial transcripts for each institution.
  • Program Selection: Choose “Graduate” as your application type and “Nutritional Sciences (MS)” as your program.
  • Review the information on the Program Requirements page and attest your understanding.
  • Application Questions

Application Materials

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  • If you indicated you are a non-native English speaker, complete the English Language Proficiency page ( Non-Native English Speaker Information/English Language Proficiency Requirements ).
  • After completing the Verify and Confirm page, review and submit your finalized UW Graduate School application and pay the fee or request a fee waiver (see below).
  • Answer one Post-Application Question .

Application Fee and Fee Waiver

The UW Graduate School application fee is $85. Qualified individuals may request application fee waivers directly from the UW Graduate School following the process on their website .

The materials listed below are submitted or reported electronically through the UW Graduate School online application system.

  • Personal, Contact, and Ethnicity Information
  • Degree information and transcripts

Short Answer Responses and Interest Areas

Statement of purpose, personal history statement, equity, diversity, and inclusion statement, extenuating circumstances (optional), prerequisite information, gcpd application (required for gcpd applicants), resume or curriculum vitae, supplemental information, recommendations (3).

  • English Language Proficiency (required for non-native English speakers)

Note: The GRE is not required or accepted.

Degree Information and Transcripts

In the Academic History section of the UW Graduate School application, list and submit unofficial transcripts for all schools (colleges, universities, and other institutions) where you have earned collegiate-level credit.

Each transcript should be complete, legible, and include: school name, student name, and dates of attendance, and list all courses taken (with grades and credits earned) by term (quarters, semesters, or trimesters).

Acceptable document types:

  • Unofficial school transcripts (often PDFs)
  • Official school transcripts scanned and saved as PDFs

Please observe the following guidelines:

  • Submit all transcripts via your UW Graduate School application. Please do not mail/email transcripts to the Nutritional Sciences Program unless specifically directed to do so.
  • Transcripts from third-party services (e.g., Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.) may not be accessible when submitted through the UW Graduate School application. To submit electronic transcripts, have the documents sent to yourself and then upload the files to your UW Graduate School application.
  • Unofficial school transcript (often a PDF)
  • Official school transcript scanned and saved as PDFs
  • Degree audits (not comprehensive summaries of coursework attempted)
  • Transcripts you type out yourself (all documentation submitted must originate from the degree-granting institution)
  • Foreign transcripts, if not in English, must be accompanied by an English translation.
  • Certificate coursework: You need to provide a transcript for certificate coursework only if you earned academic credit in the process of earning the certification. If you earned continuing education units (CEUs), a transcript is not required.
  • Credits earned at a school outside the U.S.: If not in English, the transcript must be accompanied by an English translation.
  • Credits earned at a school inside the U.S.: Submit the transcript like any other domestic transcript.

Note: The NSP admissions committee retains the right to require that official transcripts be submitted for review at any time during the application and review process. Admitted applicants with accepted offers will be required to submit official transcripts to the UW Graduate School and Nutritional Sciences Program. Specific instructions will be provided in admissions materials.

Respond to the following questions:

  • Verify that you’re applying to the correct degree (either “MS degree” or “MS degree and GCPD”).
  • Are you currently or will you be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) before your intended enrollment?
  • Is your goal to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

How did you first learn about the UW Nutritional Sciences Program?

  • Please choose up to three (3) areas of interest within the field of nutrition from the options provided.

Your Statement of Purpose is an opportunity for you to describe how a graduate degree in nutritional sciences will help you meet your professional goals. If you are also applying to the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD), please explain how the RDN credential fits into your future plans. Your Statement should include:

  • Highlights/achievements from your undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate education.
  • How your prior work/volunteer experiences have helped prepare you for graduate school
  • Your academic interest areas and why you would like to attend the Nutritional Sciences Program within the University of Washington School of Public Health.
  • Your career objectives.

Maximum word limit: 750, including responses to all bullet points.

The Personal History Statement is meant to give you the opportunity to offer a narrative of your lived experiences and obstacles you may have overcome and how these have guided you towards an interest in public health. This statement should not be the same as your Statement of Purpose.

You can include information about who you are as a person; your family or cultural background; your socioeconomic conditions; and your experiences growing up, including successes, challenges, and moments of learning and growth. Please do not feel compelled to provide personal information you would rather not share.

Maximum word limit: 500.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values of the School of Public Health and Nutritional Sciences Program. We seek to create a community of students inclusive of and in service to underrepresented populations. We are committed to anti-racism and strive to adopt anti-racist principles both in the classroom and in our work. How would you contribute to these efforts while in the program and as a working professional? 

Please review the UW School of Public Health EDI Statement for more information.

Maximum word limit: 350.

If you would like the admissions committee to consider extenuating circumstances not addressed in other sections of your application, please describe them here, focusing on how you managed/resolved the issue(s).

Maximum word limit: 200.

Download the Prerequisite Information Form , fill it out, and upload it to the Application Questions page of your UW Graduate School application.

Students in the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) work simultaneously towards the completion of a graduate degree in Nutritional Sciences and the coursework and practice experience necessary to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

If you indicate you are applying to the GCPD (along with the MPH degree) in the Program Materials – Questions section, you will be prompted to download the 2024 GCPD Application for Admission , fill it out per the instructions, and upload it to the Application Questions page of your UW Graduate School application.

Note: The GCPD does not participate in DICAS.

Upload a PDF of your resume or curriculum vitae to the Application Materials page of your UW Graduate School application. Your submission should include the following information, as applicable:

  • Academic history (including institution, degree, and dates of attendance)
  • Professional experience (including employer, position/title, dates of employment, and full-time/part-time status)
  • Volunteer experience (including organization, role, dates of participation, and total number of hours)
  • Nutrition-related experience
  • Research experience
  • Involvement with community and/or diversity-related activities
  • Honors, awards, publications, and presentations

Note: Make sure to clearly indicate whether an experience was paid or volunteer and if it was full-time, part-time, or a set number of hours.

Download the Supplemental Information form , fill it out per the instructions, and upload it to the Application Materials page of your UW Graduate School application.

Enter the names and contact information of three recommenders into your UW Graduate School application. These individuals will be sent an email prompt with instructions for submitting their letters of recommendation online.

Please provide a combination of academic and professional references. The most effective and impactful letters of recommendation come from individuals who know you well and are able to provide insight into your academic competence, ability to engage in graduate study, potential for future success in the nutrition field, or work experience and professional demeanor. Please refrain from requesting recommendations from family members, friends, or clergy.

It is your responsibility to provide your references with a submission deadline. Since letters of recommendation are shared amongst all SOPHAS applications, it is best to base your due date on that of your earliest program application submission deadline. If you are only applying to the UW MPH in Public Health Nutrition, we recommend setting a due date earlier than December 1; your application will not be reviewed unless your letters of recommendation have been received.

*Note: You may submit your application prior to the UW Graduate School receiving all of your letters of recommendation.

Recommender instructions: “Please comment on the applicant’s professionalism, communication skills (both verbal and written), and likeliness to succeed in a graduate program, along with any other information you would like the admissions committee to consider. “

Non-Native English Speaker Information/English Language Proficiency Requirements

English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of citizenship) must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Non-native English speakers will be asked in the UW Graduate School application how they plan to fulfill the requirement.

Ways to demonstrate English proficiency (please see Policy 3.2: Graduate School English Language Proficiency Requirements for details and more information about each option):

  • Minimum score: 92
  • Score reporting information : ETS institution code 4854 (University of Washington-Seattle)
  • Minimum sore: 120
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  • Minimum score: 7.0
  • Score reporting information : E-TRF organization ID 365 (University of Washington, Seattle)
  • A degree (bachelor’s or higher) from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution of higher education
  • A degree (bachelor’s or higher) from an institution in one of the countries specified in UW Graduate School Policy 3.2 , where English is the medium of instruction
  • Official documentation from a bachelor’s degree-granting institution (if in a country other than those listed in Policy 3.2, above) verifying that all instruction is in English (“Medium of Instruction Document”)

Additional information:

  • If submitting test scores, the admissions committee has a strong preference for the TOEFL. In addition, Duolingo test scores do not qualify applicants for on-campus employment as teaching assistants.
  • If fulfilling the ELP requirement via degree from the U.S. or a country in Policy 3.2 , no additional documentation is required . We will use the transcripts submitted with your application.
  • If submitting a Medium of Instruction Document, we will accept either notation printed directly on your degree transcript or a separate document issued by your degree-granting institution. If submitting a separate document, you will be asked to upload it to the English Language Proficiency page of your UW Graduate School application.

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London, Bloomsbury Nutrition and Medical Sciences BSc (2025)

Explore nutrition at all stages of life, from cellular, whole body and global public health perspectives, on this three-year, full-time BSc Nutrition and Medical Sciences degree. Based in the heart of UCL's Bloomsbury campus in London, this cutting-edge, evidence-based course is an unrivalled foundation for future practising nutritionists.

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For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction to include Distinction in Biology plus one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Biology and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics required.

A,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including Biology and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at Advanced Higher.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAA. Biology required, plus one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

Access and widening participation

Undergraduate preparatory certificates.

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who don’t have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.

Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.

For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc .

  • English language requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education .

Course overview

Good nutrition is the basis of a healthy life and the avoidance of illness. Study our BSc Nutrition and Medical Sciences to learn how nutrition relates to personal diet, lifestyle, and modern patterns of disease.

You'll explore the foundations of human biology and medicine, including the major body systems in health and disease, while also delving in depth into the themes of human growth and development.

The course covers therapeutic approaches to obesity and other disease conditions including frailty and ageing, and nutrition for athletes. You will consider public health nutrition in settings of developing and developed countries as well, looking at both socio-cultural and behavioural aspects.

The flexible format means you tailor-make a programme that suits your needs and future career goals. We offer a variety of options to broaden your knowledge, covering genetics, cancer biology, nutrition and cancer, the human microbiome, nutrition and culture, and much more. The final-year research project helps you develop core skills and new techniques to set you up confidently for pursuing a rewarding and enjoyable career as a nutritionist.

Based in Bloomsbury in central London, this degree offers extensive hands-on learning through hospital visits, laboratory practicals, varied learning methods and exciting extra-curricular activities. You’ll also have lots of chance to make the most of UCL's established nutrition study community and our world-leading biomedical research facilities.

What this course will give you

  • A thorough grounding in evidence-based nutritional sciences and the way they relate to personal diet, lifestyle and modern patterns of disease.
  • A current and holistic approach to understanding and treating obesity and malnutrition in the modern world, combining biomedical and societal approaches.
  • The knowledge and skills to be able to engage with healthcare professionals and nutritional scientists confidently in whatever field you choose to work in.
  • Expert teaching and a wide range of outstanding research opportunities, in areas such as eating disorders, obesity, child health, and epidemiology, from a world leader in biomedical research.
  • Access to UCL's thriving and well-established culture in the study of nutrition, and our world-leading biomedical research community and facilities. Hospital visits, laboratory practical sessions (in areas such as biochemistry, physiology and nutrition), and varied learning methods are all built into the course.
  • Accreditation by the Association for Nutrition. The AfN works to protect and benefit the public by defining and advancing standards of evidence-based practice within nutrition and at all levels within the workforce. This quality assurance mark underlines for employers that you've taken a reputable, evidence-based course in nutrition science.

Teaching and learning

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Upon successful completion of 360 credits, you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Medical Sciences.

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Year one covers the foundations of human biology and medicine. Core modules will consider the major body systems in health and disease. Biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and basic anatomy are integrated with an introduction to nutrition and metabolism. This introduces the concepts of nutrition and metabolic processes as they relate to the commonest forms of malnutrition (obesity and disease-related malnutrition).

In year two, you will take compulsory modules which develop the themes of normal human growth and development, metabolic regulation, malnutrition and the causes of obesity and molecular basis of disease. You also choose an optional module which could cover topics such as genetics, cancer biology, cancer risk from nutrition or biophysics to broaden your knowledge.

Year three will form an advanced study of biomedical nutrition emphasising individual therapeutic approaches to obesity, frailty, ageing and sports nutrition. You will consider the setting of developing and developed countries in terms of public health nutrition. Optional modules will allow you to further tailor your programme to suit your needs and aspirations. Your research project will help you to continue building core skills on a focused topic, as well as learning new techniques to help you pursue a rewarding and enjoyable career.

Compulsory modules

Optional modules, your learning.

We offer a mix of online and face-to-face teaching, that allows you to learn at your own pace and explore topics in greater depth.

After absorbing the basics online, you have face-to-face sessions with intensive, collaborative, and creative sessions, where you can apply your knowledge to solve clinically relevant problems using state-of-the-art simulators. Laboratory practicals and a research project support your training in laboratory skills.

The degree also fosters important team-working skills. You will be assigned to a small group for weekly tutorials where you'll work together on creative tasks, to gain transferrable skills important for your professional development as a scientist and your employability prospects.

The second and third years include a blend of tutorials, lectures, and practical sessions.

In year one, you will have around 8-10 hours of face-to face teaching a week over 22 weeks (excluding reading weeks). You will also spend some time studying online learning material before we address those topics in face-to-face sessions.

In year two, you will have around 18 hours of face-to-face teaching a week. You'll need to spend about the same amount of time on self-directed reading, completing assignments and revising topics.

In year three, you will have about 10 hours of formal face-to-face teaching a week. However, during the ten-week research project, you will spend most of your time on research. Like the second year, you will spend around 18-20 hours a week on self-directed learning.

We use a mix of assessments, including:

  • Online and written examinations (including some multiple-choice or short-answer questions/mini-essay formats)
  • Literature reviews
  • Poster presentations
  • Oral presentations
  • Video projects
  • Group debates
  • Practical reports
  • Research proposals.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

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Learn about the UCL Nutrition and Medical Sciences BSc programme

This taster talk will provide you with an exciting insight into the field of nutrition and medical sciences. This session will look at how you can apply nutritional assessment in both theory and in practice. A summary of the BSc Nutrition and Medical Sciences programme will also be provided, followed by a Q&A session with our programme lead and a current student.

The foundation of your career

As a nutrition and medical sciences student, you'll take away many transferable skills that will give you a real lead in the job market. For example, the diverse way we teach and assess our modules will prepare you well for the varied nature of nutrition-related work you could go onto with this degree.

We assess students using many types of presentations for varying audiences, including both individual and group talks, poster presentations and debates. This means you'll have ample experience of working both individually and as part of a team.

Employability

Graduates of this course typically use this degree as a foundation for further study in master’s and doctorate programmes. Many of our students go on to study clinical dietetics at UCL and at other institutions, to become a practising dietitian.

Other graduates go on to study PhD degrees in areas such as nutritional epidemiology, while others go on to work in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and with clients in the private sector.

The fact the course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition will also help with gaining employment in nutrition-related fields and means you can join the professional register.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) (AC318). Graduates will be eligible to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as Registered Associate Nutritionists (ANutr). AfN certification is a quality assurance kitemark awarded to qualifications that meet the competence requirements for their specified sector and level. As part of this accreditation, students must pass all core-competency modules. If you fail a module, you will be able to graduate (in compliance with UCL policy) with an alternative BSc degree that is not AfN accredited.

  • Fees and funding

Fees for this course

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2024/25 academic year. The UK fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2024/25 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website .

Additional costs

There are no specific course materials except some core text books that we recommend. (These can be accessed from the library if needed.) We also suggest that students have a laptop computer or device to access online materials.

A guide including rough estimates for these and other living expenses is included on the UCL Fees and funding pages . If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

  • Funding your studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

Scholarships

The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.

Your application

We are seeking students who are motivated, proactive, bright, curious, creative and have a passion for discovery, science and medicine. You must be willing to work hard, both alone and as part of a team, and challenge yourself to become an independent scholar who is fluent in modern nutritional science and ready to make a difference to society in the future.

  • How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application .

We will use your predicted or achieved academic qualifications, as well as your personal statement and reference to decide whether to offer you a place.

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