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PhD Nutrition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The Interdepartmental Nutrition Program's mission is to develop cutting-edge, multidisciplinary education and research programs that integrate animal biology and food to improve human and animal nutrition and health. The program offers an extensive curriculum and a wide range of research opportunities.

Department: Nutrition (Interdepartmental)  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Specializations: Biomedical and Molecular Nutrition, Community Nutrition & Health Promotion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: GRE (optional) English Proficiency: Minimum 550 paper TOEFL, 79 internet TOEFL, or 6.5 IELTS. Resume/CV Personal Statement: This statement is one of the most critical parts of your application. This is your opportunity to tell us about your personal and professional goals, why you desire a graduate degree in this area, and anything else that provides the Graduate Committee with a glimpse of "who you are." Demonstrate to the Graduate Committee that your goals have been well thought out and that you understand what you are getting into. If you have job and/or volunteer experience that is relevant to your academic pursuits, be sure to provide details. It is helpful to highlight your strengths, although you should also address any weaknesses (such as poor grades or low GRE scores) and describe how that will affect your success as a graduate student. If you believe extenuating circumstances have hindered your academic progress, describe them in enough detail to help the Graduate Committee judge your application. (1-2 pages) Faculty: Identify at least one (max 3) graduate faculty members with whom you are applying to work. Applicants must have at least one advisor willing to accept them and serve as their faculty mentor; applicants who apply without a confirmed advisor will be denied. Deadlines: For financial consideration: February 15 for Fall Departments Animal Science Food Science And Technology Nutrition and Health Sciences

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 and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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