Nutrition Science

PhD Nutrition Science students in the 91Ô­´´ food lab.

Nutrition Science: Ph.D.

About this program

The nutrition science Ph.D. program prepares graduates for research careers in many settings, including academia, non-governmental organizations (business and non-profit), allied health fields, and public service at all levels of national government.

Students are given the training required to become effective scientific practitioners with the ability to conduct independent research in nutrition and health-related outcomes, in both applied and academic settings. Students’ capacity to conduct research is developed through a combination of rigorous curriculum and active faculty mentoring, designed to bring students to the intellectual forefront of their discipline.

Application Deadlines


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FALL:

March 15:ÌýFinal deadline to apply

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91Ô­´´ Tuition


TheÌý2026-2027Ìý91Ô­´´ graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,149.