Human Nutrition

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Nutrition is designed to prepare graduates for advanced careers that require demonstrated research skills, comprehensive knowledge of the discipline, and skills essential to the dissemination of that knowledge. Through their research and course work in advanced nutrition and related areas, the student will plan, conduct, manage, and publish independent, original research via the dissertation and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Students in the program must meet the requirements of the university and of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The student must:

To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Human Nutrition an applicant must:

1. have completed a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with courses in nutrition, including upper-level macro-and micronutrients, community or lifespan nutrition, general and organic chemistry, biology, physiology, biochemistry, and statistics;
2. be proficient in written and spoken English;
3. have a prior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher;
4. submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test;
5. submit a personal letter of intent, research experience, and letters of reference.

Scholarships

• Dissertation Completion Fellowships
• Graduate Office Fellowship Funds
• Emergency/Discretionary Fellowship Funding 
• The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships
• Women and International Development Program (WID)
• Travel Funding Opportunities