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PhD Nutrition and Food Science at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Program in Nutrition and Food Science is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program administered by the Department of Nutrition and Food Science (NFSC). The program draws upon faculty and scientists from numerous schools, departments, and organizations. These include the Departments of Animal and Avian Sciences, Anthropology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, and Plant Science and Landscape Architecture; the School of Public Health; and nearby research institutions.

Faculty: Agriculture and Natural Resources  |  Duration: 27 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Seminar in Nutrition and Food Science, Doctoral Dissertation Research. The degree requires 27 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) For the Nutrition concentration, please apply to program code NUTR. For the Food Science concentration, please apply to program code FDSC.

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring

Duration: 27 credits

Apply through the official page: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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