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PhD Nutritional Sciences at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Nutritional Sciences offers programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students whose primary interest is in personalized nutrition are encouraged to apply to the Department’s stand-alone online Master of Science in Personalized Nutrition (MSPN) program. Nutritional Sciences examines how food and nutrients influence human health, growth, and disease, as well as the biological, behavioral, and social factors that shape dietary choices and nutritional status. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Nutritional Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

There are two options for the Master’s degree Program: Plan A (thesis option) and Plan B (non-thesis option). Credits from GRAD 5910 Responsible Conduct in Research cannot be applied toward the credit requirements for this degree. Listed courses include Responsible Conduct in Research; Concepts of Nutrition; Macronutrient Metabolism; Vitamins and Minerals; Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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