PhD Human Nutritional Sciences at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Human Nutritional Sciences PhD program integrates concepts in metabolism, food and community nutrition. Areas of study include metabolic and molecular nutrition, applied human nutrition and food quality and acceptability.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Human Nutritional Sciences PhD is a four-year thesis-based program consisting of coursework and a substantial research component. Thesis: Students must demonstrate competence in completing thesis research and pass an oral examination relating to their thesis subject.

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Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the Human Nutritional Sciences PhD program, you must have a minimum of: A research-thesis-based Master of Science degree or equivalent in food or human nutritional sciences from a recognized university. A minimum University of Manitoba equivalent GPA of 3.5 in Master's coursework. A secured thesis advisor. Students with a Master of Science in a different scientific discipline will be considered for admission by the Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Graduate Studies Committee on a case-by-case basis. Students with an honours degree from the University of Manitoba or equivalent may be accepted directly into the PhD program. Applicants can be conditionally admitted into a program if they are admitted into the English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUC entrance requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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