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PhD Nutrition at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary, collaborative research PhD at the Friedman School, taught on campus and offered full-time or part-time. The PhD is funded with a full tuition scholarship and stipend for competitively selected full-time students.

Faculty: Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy  |  Duration: About 5 years for students entering with a graduate degree from elsewhere  |  Intake: Fall (Dec 1 deadline for funding)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

A written and oral qualifying exam, then a dissertation based on original research with a formal defence. Students also complete any required MS courses for their concentration not covered by prior coursework.

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Entry requirements

A completed or in-progress graduate degree is required; direct entry from undergraduate study is not offered. Prior coursework similar to the MS requirements and research or professional experience matching the desired focus area are an advantage. Deadline December 1 for the following fall for applicants requesting School funding; spring starts are not funded.

USD 22,500 a year (2026-2027). PhD annual tuition in years 1 and 2 ($6,542 continuing tuition from year 3); annual stipend $40,000. Source

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Duration: About 5 years for students entering with a graduate degree from elsewhere

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