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Nutrition (PhD) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

Graduate students in the field of nutrition doctoral program may obtain training in many aspects of nutrition and in the biological or social sciences related to nutrition. Students applying to the Ph.D. program in nutrition will apply to one of four concentrations by subject: Community Nutrition Human Nutrition International Nutrition Molecular Nutrition

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School  |  Department: Nutrition  |  Duration: 6 semesters minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Metabolic health, Precision health, Maternal and child health, Public health and health equity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry are required for admission of all graduate students in nutritional sciences. Additional training in nutrition, physiology, and biology are also recommended. For study relating to community aspects of nutrition, courses in the social sciences are also recommended.; all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; two recommendations; academic statement of purpose; personal statement; prior courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry Application deadline: Fall, December 1; no spring admission

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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