PhD Nutrition at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a strong foundation in the biological and physical sciences. The following courses or their equivalents must be completed with a final grade of C- or higher prior to submitting an application: - General Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - General Biology - Biochemistry - Physiology - Statistics Prerequisite courses taken in high school, even through programs such as PSEO, will not be accepted under any circumstances. Applicants demonstrating substantial background in the sciences may be permitted to complete prerequisites after admission. Applicants to the program are expected to hold a master's degree in any field, or otherwise demonstrate significant research ability through extensive professional experience and publications. Applicants to the program are required to hold bachelor's degree in any field. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Applicants advancing to the second round of application review must secure a faculty advisor prior to formal admission. Only applicants who have secured an advising agreement shall be recommended to the University of Minnesota Graduate School for formal admission to the Nutrition PhD Program. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.