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About the PhD in Human Nutrition Program

The doctoral program in Human Nutrition is designed to train professionals to identify, understand and solve, through scientific methods, problems of public health importance in human nutrition. Graduates are expected to assume leadership roles in academia, government, industry and other private sector enterprises.

This is a  STEM designated program . Eligible F-1 visa students can receive an additional 24 months of work authorization, beyond the initial 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

PhD in Human Nutrition Program Highlights

Graduates will be prepared to advance knowledge in human nutrition through research and advocate the application of such knowledge through public health policies and programs.

GLOBAL NETWORK

Research opportunities in the U.S. and around the world

HEALTH EQUITY

Learn what influences food choices, diet quality, and diet-related health outcomes

CHRONIC DISEASE

Study nutrition-related chronic diseases and obesity

STEM DESIGNATED

Eligibility for a 24-month STEM OPT extension

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Human Nutrition?

Human Nutrition graduates enjoy careers in academia, government and nongovernment sectors, and industry. Alumni hold faculty appointments at leading universities and ministries of health on five continents and positions at major global health organization. Visit the  Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.

• Associate Professor, UC Davis
• Senior epidemiologist, CDC
• Nutrition Specialist, The World Bank
• Evaluation Specialist, Mercy First
• Scientist, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Director, GWU

Curriculum for the PhD in Human Nutrition

Students develop the professional skills necessary to work effectively in leading roles at academic, research, programmatic and policy-setting institutions.

Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory , and find many more details in the program's  Academic Guides .

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Courses Available in the Following Areas:

• Micronutrients
• Maternal and Child Health
• Newborn Health
• Adolescent health

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the  How to Apply  page. This specific program also requires:

Prior Graduate Degree

A minimum of 1 year of postbaccalaureate education or experience such as a master's degree, a dietetic internship, medical training, or other relevant work experience

Prior Work Experience

Not required but highly desirable

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores  are required  for this program. This program accepts the following standardized test scores: GRE.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Yeeli Mui, PhD '17, MPH, examines structural interventions to address food system issues and advance health equity through the lens of urban policy and planning.

Mika Matsuzaki

Mika Matsuzaki, PhD, MPH, MS, is a life-course epidemiologist studying how policies, built environments, and equity affect nutrition-related chronic diseases and obesity.

Julia Wolfson

Julia Wolfson, PhD '16, MPP, studies individual, structural, and policy factors that influence food choices, diet quality, and diet-related health outcomes.

Parul Christian

Parul Christian, DrPH '96, MSc, studies how to improve maternal and child nutrition and prevent micronutrient deficiencies with effective solutions in low-income settings.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the JHU PhD Union, the minimum guaranteed 2025-2026 academic year stipend is $50,000 for all PhD students with a 4% increase the following year. Tuition, fees, and medical benefits are provided, including health insurance premiums for PhD student’s children and spouses of international students, depending on visa type. The minimum stipend and tuition coverage is guaranteed for at least the first four years of a BSPH PhD program; specific amounts and the number of years supported, as well as work expectations related to that stipend will vary across departments and funding source. Please refer to the CBA to review specific benefits, compensation, and other terms.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU.   These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.  View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .

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Biochemical and molecular nutrition specialization (ph.d. in human sciences), biochemical and molecular nutrition.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Sciences

Students in this program will acquire the following competencies through a combination of class work and cutting-edge laboratory research:

• Human nutrition
• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Experimental design and statistical data analysis
• Presentation skills
• Research proposal development

Suggested courses:  

• NUTR 820 Molecular Nutrition (2)
• NUTR 821 Molecular Nutrition Techniques (3)
• NUTR 845  Obesity Disease and Human Health (3)
• NUTR 922 Lipid Metabolism and Metabolic Syndrome (3)
• NUTR 926 Carbohydrate and Lipid Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 950 Integrated Principles of Human Nutrition (3)
• NUTR 960 Nutrient Function During Exercise (3) 

Course descriptions can be found online at:  catalog.unl.edu/graduate-professional/courses/nutr/ .

GRE is not required.

Application to this program

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Degree Requirements

• As for all Ph.D. degrees, a minimum of 90 semester hours of credit are required, including 12-55 hours of dissertation. For the BMN specialization, a minimum of 9 credit hours must be selected from the list above.
• At least one-half of the required work, including the dissertation, must be taken in the student’s major area of study (i.e., courses having the prefix NUTR). The remaining work may be in other departments and in minor fields of study outside of the major department or area.
• At least one-half of the required work must be completed at the University of Nebraska after filing the Program of Studies for the Doctoral Degree .
• The student’s Supervisory Committee is not obligated to accept credits beyond the MS degree that were completed prior to the Committee’s appointment.
• Minor field of study must include at least 15 semester hours, with 6 hours in courses open exclusively to graduate students (900 level or 800 level without 400 or lower counterparts).
• Prior coursework should be assessed in relation to its contribution to framing a research foundation for the doctorate. Each course accepted must be determined to be current and relevant in relation to the desired degree. Any course older than ten years is evaluated relative to appropriateness for inclusion in the Ph.D. program. A maximum of 45 credits from master’s coursework may be accepted as part of the minimum of 90 semester hours of credits. Accepted master’s work may count toward electives, NHS-recommended courses and supporting coursework in a related discipline.
• A minimum grade of B is required for graduate credit in 800-level courses (having the NUTR prefix) with a 400 or lower counterpart
• A minimum grade of C or P (pass) is required for graduate credit in 800-level courses in minor, collateral or supporting area of work (courses other than NUTR prefix)
• A minimum grade of C or P (Pass) is required for graduate credit in 800-level courses (having or not the NUTR prefix) without a 400 or lower counterpart
• A minimum grade of C or P (Pass) is required for graduate credit in 900-level courses (having or not the NUTR prefix)

A student failing to receive a minimum acceptable grade for graduate-level course or failing to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher may not continue in the NHS Graduate Program without permission of the NHS Graduate Committee.

Final Outcome : Qualifying exam, Comprehensive exam, an original and research-oriented written-dissertation, and formal and oral defense.

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Nutritional Sciences: Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Faculty resources, expertise, and program coursework support three focus areas within the nutritional sciences doctoral program:

• Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Nutritional Interventions

Applicants should have a strong interest in science and health, an undergraduate degree in some field of basic or applied science, and, at a minimum, should have taken courses in biology, physiology, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and calculus. 

Prerequisites for PhD program

• Calculus* or Statistics* 1 semester
• Inorganic/general chemistry* 1 semester, lab not required
• Organic chemistry 1 semester, lab not required
• Biochemistry 1 semester
• Human Physiology (1 semester) or Anatomy and Physiology (1 semester of each but must be human)

*AP high school courses are accepted based on AP final exam score

PhD Required Coursework

Doctoral students must complete the online Foundations of Public Health modules that will be available in Winter 2019.   

^Students can take BIOSTAT 601 as alternative

^^Students can take BIOSTAT 650 as alternative

*NUTR 688 is a departmental seminar that spans the first two terms. It is expected that students will attend seminars throughout their doctoral program but do not have to officially register.

**NUTR 869 is a doctoral seminar that students register for until they have passed their Preliminary Exam. Prior to the Preliminary Exam, they will present a formal seminar in this class. It is expected that students will attend seminars throughout their doctoral program but do not have to officially register.

***NUTR 899 – students complete two separate rotations with different faculty for a minimum of 1 credit each rotation.

PhD Sample Schedules

• PhD Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition Sample Schedule
• PhD Nutritional Epidemiology Sample Schedule

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Current PhD Student Profiles

NOTE: We highly encourage students to review faculty research areas and identify potential mentors.

• How Do I Apply?

PhD applicants apply to our program through the University of Michigan  Rackham Graduate School .

Additional information for international applicants can be found here .

Funding for Doctoral Students

All students admitted to one of our doctoral programs are considered for financial support. There are four types of financial support that we offer our students: Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA), Training Grants and Fellowships.

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)

Graduate Student Instructors are appointed at 50% effort, which involves working approximately 20 hours per week. This appointment includes full payment of tuition, health insurance coverage, registration fees, and a monthly stipend. The duties of a GSI can include preparing materials for labs, teaching labs, holding office hours, grading homework and exams, and tutoring.

Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA)

Graduate Student Research Assistants are appointed at 50% effort, which involves working approximately 20 hours per week on a research project. This appointment includes full payment of tuition, health insurance coverage, registration fees, and a monthly stipend. GSRAs generally work closely with a faculty member who is a principal or co-investigator on the research project. The duties of the GSRA can involve analysis of biomedical research data or statistical research. Currently, GSRAs are working on projects involving statistical methods development and application to bioinformatics, cancer, clinical trials, dentistry, diabetes, environmental health, epidemiology, genetics, health education, kidney disease, and survival analysis.

Training Grants

Some students are supported through involvement in training grants which provide support similar to the GSRA or GSI appointments. Check with your department for specific training grants available.

Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

Awards for tuition assistance are available and are granted without a work obligation. These awards are generally made on the basis of academic merit, expected contribution to the field, and to students with underrepresented backgrounds. Some examples of awards our students have received include:

• Harold and Vivian Shapiro/John Malik/Jean Forrest Awards
• Rackham Merit Fellowship Program
• Rackham Non-Traditional Fellowship

Other award/scholarship opportunities exist for continuing students. They include:

• Rackham One-Term Dissertation Fellowship
• Barbour Scholarship
• Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
• Susan Lipschutz, Margaret Ayers Host, and Anna Olcott Smith Awards for Rackham Graduate Students
• Rackham Conference Travel Grant

Financial Aid for Doctoral Students

Many of our students are offered funding as GSIs, GSRAs or graduate fellows. If you do not receive such an offer, you may apply for financial aid through the University of Michigan’s Office of Financial Aid . This office requires applicants for any and all types of financial aid to complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) provided by the American College Testing Center (ACTC) .

A FAFSA will be sent to you directly if you indicate your interest in financial assistance on the admission application form. FAFSAs are available from most high school or college libraries and financial aid officers, as well as from the School of Public Health Office of Student Affairs.

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For answers to any questions that you might have, please visit other pages on this website and/or contact:

Carole Durgy, Graduate Program Coordinator: [email protected]

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PhD in Nutritional Sciences

Description.

The doctoral program in Nutritional Sciences offers interdisciplinary training to prepare students to meet the needs for expanding the base of new knowledge in nutritional sciences and to apply this knowledge in public health and clinical health care settings. The PhD program is designed to assist students in gaining an advanced understanding of nutrition and metabolism, and of related biological, biochemical, molecular, and behavioral sciences, in acquiring skills in research methods, and in developing timely and original hypotheses in nutritional sciences. Students first undertake coursework covering the fundamental areas of study and the core knowledge areas. Students then develop their dissertation project, an original research endeavor focused on one primary and another secondary core knowledge area. A general and a final examination are required to complete the degree.

Applicants to the PhD program in Nutritional Sciences may also apply for the  Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD)  to incorporate the coursework and supervised practice necessary to sit for the Registered Dietitian Exam while completing the PhD degree.

Likely Careers

The PhD program prepares students for careers in teaching and research in academia, industry, and government.

Evidence of experience related to the broad areas of nutrition, dietetics, public health, or research.

Note: We are accepting applications to our PhD program only from students currently enrolled in our master’s programs. Suspending admissions to outside applicants allows us the opportunity to review and revise our curriculum and improve student opportunities.

Application Deadline:   Dec. 1 for Autumn Quarter entry

Competencies

Upon satisfactory completion of a PhD in Nutritional Sciences, graduates will be able to:

• Meet the  competencies  established by the School of Public Health for all MS and PhD students;
• Apply knowledge of human nutrient requirements and their relationship to metabolic pathways and physiological function to the design of research, teaching, and policy proposals;
• Select appropriate methods to perform an in depth assessment of the nutritional status of individuals and groups as part of a planning process that takes into consideration the planned outcomes, uses of the assessment and resource limitations;
• Justify the importance of nutritional sciences in terms of how nutritional factors across the lifespan affect etiology, incidence, and prevalence of major diseases, quality of life, and productivity at work and school in the population;
• Critically examine the process, rationale and issues related to establishing nutrient requirements and dietary guidance for the population;
• Apply conceptual models of evidence-based approaches to promoting nutritional health;
• Construct testable hypotheses, develop appropriate study designs, and conduct research, which will significantly expand knowledge of nutritional sciences;
• Disseminate research findings through oral presentations and peer reviewed journals;
• Develop and prepare proposals for procuring research funding; and
• Develop and provide instruction in a higher education academic setting, demonstrating use of evidence-based pedagogical principals.

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Nutrition Doctoral Degree Program

Phd in nutrition.

Nutrition graduate program

Pursue nutrition research focused on improving human health.

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In the Oregon State University’s nutrition doctoral program, you’ll focus on human nutrition for the promotion of optimal health and disease prevention.

You’ll work alongside knowledgeable, welcoming and nationally recognized faculty who are contributing exciting discoveries to the field, while improving the quality of life for individuals, families and communities in Oregon and beyond.

The PhD in Nutrition is designed to prepare you for a professional career in nutrition through a combination of coursework and research.

Nutrition research

As a nutrition doctoral student, you will apply the specific skills and knowledge you gain in coursework to projects conducted under the direction of faculty members with whom you share research interests.

Faculty study a broad range of areas, including:

• the biology of human and animal milks
• neuroendocrine regulation of body weight and bone metabolism
• antioxidants and gene expression in cancer prevention
• food security
• school and community nutrition education programs
• nutrition education
• the role of diet in metabolic diseases
• nutrition epidemiology
• sustainable protein sources to combat child malnutrition

Faculty contact information and a detailed description of the nutrition research being conducted at Oregon State may be found on each laboratory’s webpage

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Detailed information about degree requirements and coursework

• 2024-2025 Nutrition graduate student handbook (pdf)

Funmi Amoda

Funmi was initially drawn to nutrition because her dad died of liver cancer 11 years ago.

“I really want to know the etiological roles of diet and lifestyle in the development of cancer."

With her nutrition epidemiology research, she’ll be doing just that.

Learn more about Funmi Amoda’s journey to Oregon State’s nutrition doctoral program.

Tuition and funding

Graduate assistantships are available in teaching and research to highly qualified candidates.

Annual support ranges from $9,595-$22,176 based on assignment (and also includes a waiver of graduate tuition).

More information about how to apply for funding and deadlines:

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Careers in nutrition

After completing the Doctor of Philosophy in nutrition, you will be able to synthesize and communicate knowledge in your field of study; identify central issues, problems and research priorities in your field of study; and design, conduct, interpret and communicate original research.

Graduates find employment as researchers and teachers at universities, researchers and leaders in federal and state agencies (NIH, USDA, FDA) or companies in the nutrition and food space.

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Robert Beverly, PhD

Now working at FDA as a postdoctoral fellow

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For questions about the application process and requirements, contact COH graduate admissions .

To talk about curriculum and life as a doctoral student, contact our Graduate Program Manager .

For academic or professional information specific to the nutrition doctoral program, please contact the Program Director Yumie Takata, PhD

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Public Health Nutrition

Combine principles and practices from nutrition and social and behavioral science to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies that promote optimal nutrition and population health and well-being..

The Public Health Nutrition (PHN) specialization combines principles and practices from nutrition and social and behavioral science to develop, implement and evaluation of programs and policies that promote optimal nutrition and population health and well-being. This area of specialization is offered for the PhD in Population Health Sciences program. Doctoral students who concentrate in PHN will be skilled in quantitative and qualitative methods, program development and evaluation, health disparities, health behavior change, and health policy. The program includes the following components: formal coursework; seminars; qualifying exams; and a dissertation.

As a doctoral student specializing in Public Health Nutrition, you will gain comprehensive academic and applied knowledge in five core skill areas:

• Nutrition science and principles
• Translation of science into practice
• Analytic skills and research methods
• Policy and leadership
• Cultural competency

Program Overview

Formal coursework.

Nutrition Major Requirements (credits) NUT200 : Introduction to Nutrition Science (2) NUT201 : Introduction to Nutrition in Public Health (2) BPH222 : The Biological Basis of Human Nutrition (4) NUT203 : Nutrition Seminar Part I (1) EPI205 : Practice of Epidemiology (2) NUT206 : Nutrition Seminar Part II (1) NUT209 : Seminars in Food and Technology (2) ID214 : Nutritional Epidemiology (2)

Concentration-Specific Requirements NUT232: Designing and Evaluating Behavioral Interventions Targeting Diet and. Physical Activity (4) SBS245: Social and Behavioral Research Methods (4) SBS522: Multi-Level Theoretical Approaches to Population Health and Health-Related Behavior Change (2) SBS514: Reducing Socioeconomic & Racial/Ethnic Inequalities in Health: Concepts, Models, Effective Strategies (2)   HPM502: Federal Public Policy and Population Health (2) SBS Methods Courses – Students have flexibility in choosing courses to fulfill requirement (4 credits total)

Seminars.  Seminars focus on applied areas of Nutrition, work-in-progress presentations, or presentations by invited speakers.

Qualifying Exams.  Students will take two qualifying exams. The first tests knowledge gained during coursework; the second is a dissertation proposal.

Dissertation. 

Program Administration

• Erica Kenney,  ScD, MPH – Program Director [email protected]
• Stefanie Dean, MPH, RD, LDN – Academic Administrator [email protected]

Selection of advisors.   Students will initially be assigned a faculty advisor from among the faculty in the PHN specialization. Advisors will meet with students on a regular basis and give progress reports each term to the faculty. When a thesis topic is identified, a new advisor knowledgeable about the research area may be assigned if agreed upon by both the student and faculty member.

Financial Aid

Tuition, health fees, and stipend support  will be provided for a maximum of four years. It is expected that students will apply for outside funding within the first two years of the program.  The department will not assume responsibility for payment of tuition for courses taken during the summer.

Fellowship awards are subject to the following restrictions:

a.  The awarding of tuition and stipend will follow the contingencies specified in the official letter of acceptance from the PhD in Population Health Sciences program. b.  Fellowship support will be forfeited if funds are received from another source. c.  Students must be full-time in the department and maintain good academic standing. d.  Students must demonstrate satisfactory performance in research.

Frequently Asked Questions

For frequently asked questions, please visit the PhD in Population Health Sciences FAQ page .

Have another question? Please contact Stefanie Dean, Academic Coordinator: [email protected] .

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Program details.

Minimum Credit Hours 54

Designation For students in F-1 immigration status, the PhD in Nutrition (CIP Code 30.1901) is a STEM Designated degree for the purpose of applying for the 24-month STEM OPT extension.

Application Cycle Fall

Application Deadline Priority Deadline: December 10, 2024 Final Deadline: January 14, 2025

Prospective Nutrition PhD students should complete an information request to assist with faculty/research matching.

Expected Duration 4-5 Years

Learning Environment Residential

Admissions Information

Who Should Apply Students develop research and teaching skills in nutrition through coursework, doctoral research, practice opportunities, and preliminary doctoral examinations to prepare them for careers in scientific research or teaching at universities, federal or state agencies, industry or private research institutions. Students may minor in other fields, such as Epidemiology.

There are two application paths available for certain doctoral programs. Depending on your objectives, you may apply directly to the Nutrition program or you may apply via the Biological and Biomedical Sciences application umbrella. Please visit program websites to determine the best fit for your objectives.

Prior Degree Required Master’s degree or relevant experience preferred but not required.

Required Prerequisites All prerequisites must be completed by the first day of class if offered admission.

• Anatomy/Physiology
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Human Nutrition

Undergraduate G.P.A. An average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better is required.

Letters of Recommendation Required 3 (academic and/or professional)

Interviews Not required, but it is imperative applicants secure a faculty match aligned with their research interests prior to being admitted. Faculty research interests can be found here . It is recommended that all prospective nutrition doctoral students complete an information request to assist with matching.

Visit Opportunities Learn about opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and current students virtually and in person.

How To Apply

I. Complete UNC Graduate School application The Graduate School Application is a common application system for UNC Chapel Hill programs.

More Information

1. Application Fee

The UNC Graduate School application fee is $95. Information on UNC Graduate School Fee Waiver Requests

2. Faculty Interest(s)/mentor(s)

You are asked to list faculty with whom you’d like to work; it’s important to reach out to faculty members who share your research interests early in the cycle to establish connections and seek a match. A mutual faculty match is required before admission will take place. It is recommended that all prospective nutrition doctoral students complete an information request to assist with matching.

3. Applicant information,  including North Carolina residency information.

4. Area(s) of interest

Select up to three (3) areas of interest from the dropdown.

5. Educational history

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript(s), including your current term grades, if applicable. (If grades are not yet available, send them to the UNC Gillings program contact as soon as they become available.) Be sure the transcript reflects the name of the institution and any degrees you received.

We advise that you order two copies of your transcript(s) to be sent to you. If you are admitted and choose to enroll, UNC will require official transcript(s) showing degree(s) awarded.

6. Community standards

You will be asked about honor code, crime, academic sanction, military discharge, etc.

7. Upload your personal statement.

The personal statement should address the following issues (limit to 2-3 pages with no specific formatting).

• A brief statement of what interest you most about the Nutrition doctoral program at UNC-CH.
• Specific aspects of nutrition, or research questions that interest you.
• Previous research or job experience. Please identify specific research skills (computer, laboratory methods, survey development, etc.). Applicants with prior research experience should describe in detail their research projects, including hypotheses tested, methods, results and conclusions. For data collection purposes, please provide the Number of Months of Prior, Full-Time Research Experience. For many individuals, this value will reflect months of summer research experience or full-time research experience following college. Do not include labs associated with a course (e.g. organic chemistry course with lab).
• Career goals upon completion of graduate studies.

8. Upload your resume or CV.

9. Enter names of recommenders. UNC will then send them an email with instructions for submitting a letter on your behalf.

3 Letters of Recommendations are required.

10. Report test scores, if applicable.

GRE scores are neither required nor typically recommended for applicants.

International applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS standardized test scores. Code 5816 routes to UNC. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be no more than two years old.

11. Document submission (check legibility of uploads)

Applicants should preview all documents uploaded into the application system to ensure that all documents are legible for committee review.

12. Track your progress.

You will be able to track status through the Graduate School application. Once a decision is made, you will receive an email instructing login to the Graduate School application portal to see the decision letter.

II. Application Review Process

1. Department reviews application and recommends a decision.

Time-to-decision varies. Departments make recommendations to the UNC Graduate School for admitting and denying applicants. Final decisions are rendered by the UNC Graduate School.

2. UNC Graduate School reviews department recommendation and renders a final decision:

The UNC Graduate School reviews all admissions recommendations made by programs. Once final decisions have been made, the UNC Graduate School will send the applicant an email instructing them to login to their application portal to see the decision letter.

III. Costs and Funding

When estimating costs, please visit the UNC Cashier’s Office and use the Graduate and Professional Program Tuition and Fees link. Please note that the tuition and fees of graduate programs at Gillings vary from other graduate programs at UNC.

Gillings departments and concentrations consider both domestic and international applicants for funding. Please see below for helpful tips and resources:

• Applicants will be reviewed for eligibility for UNC Graduate School scholarships and fellowships. Departments and concentrations will decide which applicants to nominate. No additional application is required.
• Please refer to our School’s Costs and Funding page and/or UNC-Chapel Hill’s Office of Scholarships and Student Aid (OSSA) website.
• Apply for FEDERAL financial aid by March 1 (please verify this date via FAFSA ). If you have been admitted and completed the FAFSA form by their deadline, the UNC Office of Scholarship and Student Aid will create a financial aid package for you.
• Funding offers are extended at the time of admission and typically guarantee at least two years of tuition, student fees, health insurance, and a stipend at the NIH recommended minimum. Most Nutrition doctoral students are funded throughout their program.
• Students positions at Gillings are posted here . The UNC Graduate School also provides resources for funding, including a listserv for incoming and current students, here .

During and After The Program

For more information on our curriculum and graduate school/career outcomes, please see our Student Handbook .

Gillings Admissions [email protected]

Mirlesna Azor Academic Coordinator [email protected]

Linda Adair and Susan Smith Directors of Graduate Admissions [email protected]   |  [email protected]

The Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration prepares students to become Registered Dietitians and is one of the first in the country to be an ACEND-accredited Future Education Model program.

Nutrition’s student group focused on building community and fighting food inequity in the Chapel Hill area.

The Practice and Continuing Education (PACE) Division has the mission of bridging education with real-world practice in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

The Department of Nutrition’s continuing education program in the Gillings School of Global Public Health supports dietitians and healthcare practitioners throughout their careers.

Our center is one of 11 centers in the country funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases that is specifically designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness and multidisciplinary nature of nutrition and obesity-related research.

CHAI Core’s behavioral assessment services help investigators use the latest methods for diet and physical activity assessment in their research studies.

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Doctoral Degree Process

Phd, nutrition and dietetics.

The doctoral degree process is determined in consultation with an advisor.

• Your temporary faculty adviser will help you select courses and get started on the degree process.
• Attend NUTR-GE 3098 Doctoral Seminar every semester. Register for the course for 1 credit in every semester in which you are not enrolled in at least 3 credits of course work. Attendance in the doctoral seminars is required.
• Begin taking academic course work.
• Select the doctoral adviser who will chair your dissertation committee and supervise your research.
• Select and begin work on a topic for your dissertation research.
• Take courses in your specialization and in cognate studies (related to but not in your field of specialization) and other requirements.
• Arrange to take your doctoral candidacy examination when you have completed at least 18—but not more than 48—credits of course work. Two months prior to the candidacy exam, request a reading list from your faculty adviser and other faculty members who will serve on your candidacy exam committee. 
• Select and request the official appointment of a doctoral committee chair from the department plus two additional NYU faculty members; meet at least once with the full committee.
• Decide on final topic for your dissertation and take the Dissertation Proposal Seminar. Write (and re-write) your proposal if necessary to obtain approvals from all three committee members.
• The dissertation committee chair will decide among three oral review options for your proposal review: department faculty, department faculty and outside reviewers, or the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development health panel. Defend proposal.
• Complete course work and conduct and complete dissertation research.
• Analyze data and write your dissertation with guidance and approval by committee members.
• Submit approved dissertation to the Office of Graduate Studies and register for your final oral examination by committee members and two outside reviewers.
• Defend your dissertation at the Final Oral Examination; revise your dissertation and submit it to committee members and Office of Graduate Studies for final approval.

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