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PhD Nutritional Sciences at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Ph.D., M.S., Dual-title Ph.D. (Nutritional Sciences and Clinical and Translational Sciences or Social and Behavioral Neuroscience or International Agriculture and Development) The M.S. and Ph.D. programs provide advanced training in nutritional sciences with a strong emphasis on cross-cutting, impactful research that addresses nutritional issues of clinical and public health relevance. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in metabolism, nutritional epidemiology, and behavioral nutrition.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Regulation of Nutrient Metabolism I, Regulation of Nutrient Metabolism II, Nutritional Epidemiology, Behavioral Nutrition, Readings in Nutrition (taken twice at 1 credit each).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are not required for admission. College graduates with an undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health or related health sciences will be considered for admission. Applicants should have a minimum grade-point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) and three supporting recommendations. Exceptions may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests at the discretion of the program. When openings are limited, the best-qualified candidates are given priority.

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