PhD in Nutrition Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$88,000 / year

Graduation Rate

74%

Job Placement

94%

Top recruiters

Coca-Cola

Unilever

Nestlé

NHS

General Mills

Kraft Heinz

Tyson Foods

Smithfield Foods

Danone

PepsiCo

Mars

Bayer

Tesco

Morrisons

Asda

Waitrose

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$14,105 / year

Overall Cost

$29,105 / year

FAQs

• What should I do to prepare for applying?
  
  Review faculty research interests to identify your faculty mentor. Select a faculty member in your area of interest and arrange an in-person or phone interview.
• Can I apply even if my TOEFL score is low?
  
  Yes. International students with TOEFL scores below the minimum may be admitted on a conditional basis.
• Is financial assistance available?
  
  Aside from university-based assistance, we award assistantships on a competitive basis. You may also review our available scholarship, fellowship and award opportunities.
• When is the application deadline and how long before I can expect a reply?
  
  For domestic students, we accept applications year-round on a rolling basis. If you’d like to be considered for a graduate assistantship, apply by March 15. International admissions deadlines are: March 1 to be considered for fall semester Aug. 15 to be considered for spring semester
• Do I need to take the TOEFL test?
  
  All international applicants (unless exempted) must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting official test scores from TOEFL. Minimum scores are: 213 for computer-based tests; 550 for the paper test and 79 for the IBT test (Reading: 19, Listening: 15, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19).
• Is a master’s degree required for entry into the PhD program?
  
  No. Our students enter the program with a variety of educational and professional experiences.