PhD Nutritional Sciences at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Explore the intersection of food, health, and well-being with Iowa State University's Nutritional Sciences graduate program. Rooted in scientific inquiry and practical application, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for careers in nutrition research, public health, clinical practice, and industry.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 15 application deadline for Fall Semester. | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: (may appear on ISU transcripts after graduation); Animal Nutrition (M.S., Ph.D.); Global Nutrition (M.S., Ph.D.); Human Nutrition (M.S., Ph.D.); Molecular and Cellular Nutrition (M.S., Ph.D.).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Applicants are advised to request letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers who are able to describe in detail characteristics and qualifications which predict that the applicant will succeed in graduate school. TOEFL and IELTS scores MUST be valid to be considered for admission. Resume/CV Transcripts Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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