PhD Nutritional Sciences at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program in Nutritional Sciences allows extensive research and study in any one of our department’s specialized program areas.

Faculty: College of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 46 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

46 credit hours total. Required courses include NUTR 4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition; NUTR 6400 Advanced Macronutrients; NUTR 8560 Proposal Writing; NUTR 8900 Seminar in Nutritional Sciences; NUTR 9300 Doctoral Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Ph.D. program have gone on to postdoctoral positions, as well as careers in research, academia, industry, government, hospitals, long-term care, public health, schools, and wellness programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application submitted through UGA Graduate School to include the following: - 3 letters of recommendation - CV - Statement of purpose that emphasizes research interests and career goals - Unofficial transcript(s) - International students – If applicable per country of origin, TOEFL iBT score of 90 with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four exam sub-sections or IETLS overall band of 6.5 with no single band (score)below 6.0. - Agreement from faculty member to be major professor Preference for Admission: - Degree in Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics, Food Science, Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nursing, Public Health, or other closely related health science - The following undergraduate courses with grades of “B” or better on your transcript: 2 semesters of inorganic (general) chemistry, 1 semester of organic chemistry, 1 semester of biochemistry, and 1 semester of physiology - Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale - Work or volunteer experience in at least one of the following: laboratory research, clinical research, food industry, nutrition education, health promotion, or other

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.

Duration: 46 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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