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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutrition at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition offers graduate studies in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, dietary assessment and nutritional epidemiology, nutrition education, nutrition intervention, food security, food biotechnology issues, and nutrition services administration, and also participates in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: dissertation defence; doctoral candidacy assessment; the residency requirement is under review; Students must complete the following:; A minimum of 6 credit units at the 800-level, as approved by the advisory committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline. Depending on previous academic preparation, the student may be required to begin their program in the Master’s degree, with the intention of transferring to the Doctor of Philosophy program; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

CAD 5,637 a year (2026-2027). Standard doctoral rate, assessed in three terms of $1,879 (total $5,637 per academic year), same for domestic and international students; the source states it applies to all doctoral programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/nutrition.php

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