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PhD Nutritional Sciences at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Nutritional Sciences is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Nutritional Sciences graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Nutritional Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows: NFS1304Y a minimum of four half courses (2.0 FCEs). The courses will be chosen by each student to provide an appropriate background for their area of investigation. It is expected that all students will have an adequate knowledge of research design and s

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Nutritional Sciences' additional admission requirements stated below. Applicants may enter the PhD program with an appropriate MSc degree with at least an A– standing or evidence of strong potential as a researcher. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Nutritional Sciences' additional admission requirements stated below. Applicants may enter the PhD program directly from a bachelor's degree if they have an academic background in nutrition or a related discipline, an A or better average in their final two years, and strong evidence of research aptitude (such evidence may include lead authorship on research publications and presentations

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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