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PhD Nutritional Sciences at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Your program of study will be individualized based on your research interests, academic experiences and collaboration with your major advisor. You will conduct innovative and high-quality research to solve emerging problems in nutritional sciences. This nutritional sciences doctorate will give you the professional leadership skills you need to succeed in food, pharmaceutical and allied wellness industries, government or academia.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences  |  Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences  |  Duration: 78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall Open to international applicants, including those requiring F-1 visa status  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 78 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include FCS 5010 Seminar (1 credit taken every fall semester for 3 years).

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Community Health Workers; Dietitians and Nutritionists; Fitness and Wellness Coordinators; Health Educators; Dietetic Technicians.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review. Official transcripts sent to Graduate Admissions directly from issuing institution(s) will be required if admitted.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Other requirements: Master’s preferred; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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