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PhD Nutrition at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Nutrition PhD is an interdisciplinary program across the Colleges of Education and Human Ecology; Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and Medicine, and is the only program of its kind in Ohio. It has access to four Columbus-area colleges, the OARDC Research Center in Wooster, more than 15 departments and over 40 faculty.

Faculty: Interdisciplinary (Colleges of Education and Human Ecology; Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Medicine)  |  Department: Ohio State Nutrition Program  |  Intake: Spring 2027 (Dec 21, 2026 U.S.; Nov 2, 2026 international), Summer 2027 (Jun 27, 2027), Autumn 2027 (Jul 27, 2027); funding deadline Dec 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

The program combines coursework with experiential learning for the interdisciplinary nature of nutrition science, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and oral and written communication skills.

Career pathways

Preparation for the competitive nutrition science job market; international graduates are eligible for up to three years of OPT.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. GRE not required but encouraged if it strengthens the application. A master's degree is preferred; a bachelor's degree with several years of practical research or clinical experience is accepted. Applicants seeking funding apply by December 1. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

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.

Intake: Spring 2027 (Dec 21, 2026 U.S.; Nov 2, 2026 international), Summer 2027 (Jun 27, 2027), Autumn 2027

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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