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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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Ph.D. in Nutrition

explore graduate studies in nutritional sciences

Earning a ph.d. in nutrition.

As Ph.D. candidate, you will be required to fulfill a minimum of six semesters of full-time study with courses in the field of nutrition and two additional graduate fields. You must pass the Admission to Candidacy examination within six semesters of matriculation and successfully defend your dissertation based on original research.

Your studies will be guided by a Special Committee that will include your research Chair and representatives of two additional graduate fields, plus an appointed representative of the field of nutrition. The committee will provide guidance in your course selections, determine your admission to doctoral candidacy and evaluate your dissertation.

Financial support is available on a competitive basis.

Learn more about admissions, special committee selection, financial support and more on the Graduate Studies homepage .

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As a candidate for the Ph.D. degree, you will concentrate in one of the following areas:

In this concentration, you will have the opportunity to study nutritional issues in communities, including their causes,implications, and solutions.

These issues range from obesity to food insecurity, with the unit of analysis ranging widely from families to neighborhoods to governments. Causes for inadequate nutrition are multiple and complex, resulting from biological, economic, social, cultural,and policy issues. Implications of community nutrition issues include poor health and disease.

The program seeks to influence community issues and behaviors by conducting rigorous community-based research; leading community outreach and engagement initiatives; and teaching and mentoring students.

Our faculty members are interested generally in the following areas:

• designing, implementing and evaluating nutrition interventions and policies, in particular for limited resource and under-served populations
• understanding people’s food choices and the contributions of social, cultural, policy, and food systems to those behaviors
• understanding the distribution and causes of nutritional disparities in populations using tools from epidemiology, social sciences, systems science,and policy analysis

Their research interests  cover a wide range of topics.

Graduate Study: Although the program is based within the Division of Nutritional Science, you may take courses across the university to meet your educational focus. To pursue this concentration, you will need a solid understanding of the biological as well as the social basis of human nutrition and health, along with the ability to apply social science theory and methods to work with groups and populations to address nutrition issues. You will also need substantive experience related to community research and/or engagement.

You will be expected to take courses that recognize the social, psychological, cultural, agricultural, economic, clinical, and public health policy determinants of nutrition and health as well as courses that provide you with expertise in the analytic and conceptual methods to address these issues.

Opportunities After Graduation: Doctoral graduates typically work for universities, government agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and applied research institutions. Students who earn a master’s degree often work for public health, Cooperative Extension, community agencies,and educational institutions.

In this concentration, you will study how variations in individuals’ nutritional status affect their health and functioning. Faculty members are focused primarily on developing safe and effective methods for improving the human condition. In general, they are interested in the following:

• maternal, infant and child nutrition
• control of food intake and regulation of body weight,as well as animal models of obesity
• factors that affect the absorption, metabolism and storage of Vitamin A, as well as the association between Vitamin A deficiency and disease
• effects of nutritional alterations —for example, iron deficiency folate alterations and PUFAs—on mortality, work capacity,and behavior and cognitive functioning
• lasting cognitive effects of early exposure to environmental toxins, such as lead and methylmercury, including exposure via breastmilk
• metabolism, bioavailability and biological effects of Vitamin E, including mechanisms of regulation of Vitamin E status

Our faculty’s research interests  cover a wide range of topics.

Graduate Study : Although the program is based within the Division of Nutritional Science, you may take courses across the university to meet your educational focus. To pursue this concentration, you will need a solid understanding of the biological basis of human biology, nutrition, health and disease,and statistics.

Opportunities After Graduation : Graduates of this program typically work in universities, such government agencies as the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the food and health industries.

In this concentration, you will explore malnutrition and hunger, which are widespread in many developing countries, as well as chronic disease resulting from poor nutrition.

The causes of inadequate nutrition can be complex, encompassing biological, economic, social and political issues. Program faculty members address nutritional problems through research, nutritional education and training; applied nutrition programs in the community, government, and international organizations; and institutional development.

Graduate Study : This concentration is dedicated to training committed professionals whose previous training and international experience provide a solid foundation for benefiting from Cornell's rigorous intellectual environment. Our faculty members have had experiences in many parts of the world, and their expertise covers the spectrum from basic biology to population-based interventions. You may take courses in political, economic, sociological, clinical and public health dimensions of nutrition. You will need a solid foundation in the biological aspects of nutrition and your academic background should include biochemistry, physiology and laboratory methods.

Opportunities: Students graduating from this program work for government ministries and other action agencies such as UNICEF and nongovernmental organizations; agencies that deliver technical assistance such as the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Health Organization; and applied research institutions and universities. 

In this concentration, you will investigate the basic biological processes in nutrition and nutrition’s roles in health and disease. The concentration integrates a range of disciplines including chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, and developmental and reproductive biology. A flexible curriculum will enable you to tailor your academic programs to your academic background, research interests, and career plans.

The research opportunities, using such methodologies as classical biochemistry, transgenics and mass spectrometry, are extensive and diverse:

• Nutritional biochemistry studies the biochemical, metabolic, physiological and epigenetic functions and properties of nutrients and other dietary constituents. The discipline is used to examine the synergistic relationships among diet, health and disease susceptibility. Students take an integrative curriculum in nutritional biochemistry and may take foundation courses in the basic biological, chemical and physical sciences. Most students complete a minor in biochemistry or molecular biology.
• Nutrition genomics examines the role of nutrients and dietary components in regulating genome structure, expression and stability, as well as the role of genetic variation on individual nutrient requirements. Research in nutritional genomics relies on genetic technology and models. It includes developing and using transgenic mice, microarray technologies for expression profiling, and human population genetics. Most students complete a minor in genetics.
• Nutritional metabolomics studies the regulation of metabolic pathways and networks by nutrients and other food components, as well as the establishment of analytical methods that profile human serum and urinary metabolites to assess nutritional imbalances and disease risk. Most students complete a minor in biochemistry or molecular biology.
• Maternal nutrition/fetal development/epigenetics  looks at the molecular-level relationships between maternal nutrition and fetal development. Research topics include how maternal nutritional status regulates fetal gene expression (metabolic imprinting) and how to identify the consequences of such imprinting throughout the life of the offspring.

Opportunities after Graduation: Graduates of this program typically follow careers in research and academics. They may work in universities, private research institutions, government and private industry. 

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Doctor of Philosophy Nutrition and Dietetics

In the Nutrition and Dietetics doctoral degree, you will choose a specialized area of study and build upon foundational courses in dietetics and research methods before proposing, writing, and defending a unique dissertation. Our program is designed for students who are interested in applying nutrition in clinical and community settings as well as in epidemiological research.

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PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics

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We welcome students with a master’s degree; at least one of their degrees must be in nutrition. Students should have a strong and demonstrated interest in applied research and scholarship to apply to our program. We do not have any lab space for bench science.

Once accepted, you will work closely with faculty members actively pursuing applied nutrition research questions related to clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and/or nutritional epidemiology. The degree offers a rigorous mentorship process pairing individual students with a primary faculty advisor to develop a tailored program of study. Beyond nutrition and research methods, students can take courses across the school and university, in subjects including food studies, applied psychology, nursing, global public health, and more. Please be aware that NYU does not have a food science program. Learn more about our curriculum and degree requirements .

Recent nutrition doctoral students pursue a wide range of nutrition-related research topics based on their specific interests, such as diabetes prevention and management, infant feeding, critical care nutrition, food insecurity, and polycystic ovary syndrome.

A core component of completing the doctoral degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is writing and defending a dissertation on a relevant research topic of your choosing. You will work closely with faculty mentor(s) throughout the dissertation process to structure and advance the project.

Previous graduates have selected a range of topics to explore in their dissertations, including individuals’ cooking beliefs, students’ eating behaviors, and the relationship between nutrition and various food environments.

Learn more about the process for completing this degree  and view the full curriculum .

The doctoral degree in Nutrition and Dietetics offers an interdisciplinary course of study that prepares you for advanced teaching, research, administrative, and leadership positions in academic, public health, government, or other industry institutions.

During their time in the program, nutrition doctoral students will:

• Use qualitative and/or quantitative methods to conceptualize, plan, and execute research related to nutrition science
• Demonstrate competence in teaching nutrition
• Critically analyze, apply, and discuss theories, concepts, and critical issues in nutrition
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate nutrition science concepts effectively orally and in writing

Doctoral students are expected to:

• Participate in the Department, including the Fall and Spring doctoral seminar
• Engage in research project development
• Develop experience in teaching and curriculum development
• Undertake a candidacy examination and research proposal in the second year
• Work with a primary mentor

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Recent PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics graduate Dr. Miriam Mahmood investigated the feasibility and outcomes of an internet-based, culinary behavioral weight loss program for NYU undergrads.

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Funding for Full-Time PhD Students

We offer our full-time doctoral students a  competitive funding program  that includes tuition and living expenses and includes teaching opportunities, and faculty mentoring. All doctoral applicants regardless of citizenship will be considered for scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships. US students should complete the  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  by March 1 to also be considered for student loans. For more information about financial aid see the  Steinhardt Financial Aid website  and the  NYU Financial Aid website .

If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Dr. Jeannette Beasley at [email protected] .

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Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. Program

By earning a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Penn State, you will distinguish yourself as one of the true leaders in the field of nutrition.

Focusing on leadership, nutrition research, multidisciplinary training, and marked by the integration of resources and expertise across departments and colleges, the Penn State Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences (GPN) strives to address extremely complex and far-reaching issues that include:

Enhancing knowledge of requirements for nutrients necessary for optimal growth and well-being, including the interactions among nutrients, the environment, and disease

Advancing methods for assessing nutrient intake and nutritional status

Determining the impact of food, phytochemical, and nutrient intake, as well as dietary patterns on health promotion and disease prevention

Promoting knowledge of factors affecting food preferences, dietary intake patterns, and health habits, as well as developing various intervention strategies and evaluating their nutritional impact at the individual and population level

Developing techniques and behavioral strategies to guide consumers in selecting health-promoting foods and nutritionally adequate diets

Expanding knowledge of the mechanisms of metabolic regulation in humans and other animals, including cellular, molecular, and physiological aspects

Training the next generation of scientists and clinicians in childhood obesity prevention

The general requirements of this rigorous doctoral program include a candidacy examination, core requirements, courses in your chosen program of studies, a comprehensive examination, the proposal and production of your dissertation, and a final oral examination.  

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A PhD in Nutrition is a highly flexible doctorate degree focused on research and implementation. Students will be expected to complete 1 to 2 years of core coursework and electives, followed by 1 to 3 additional years completing a research dissertation in their chosen topic area. Core coursework typically includes human nutrition, research practices, data analysis techniques, and emerging methods in the nutritional field.

Depending on their topic area, students can then cater elective choices to build the skills they need to successfully complete their chosen project. Programs vary in requirements for degree completion, but most doctorate programs have at least one preliminary examination, an oral defense of the dissertation topic, and a final dissertation defense. Some PhD programs may require additional examinations or prerequisites to advance through the program.

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Are there online PhD in Nutrition programs?

Yes, there are online PhD in Nutrition programs. However, most PhD in Nutrition programs require students to be in person to complete core coursework, work in laboratories with their faculty advisors, and fulfill in-person teaching and research requirements during their studies. In some cases, in-person programs may be able to be continued virtually after the first 2-3 years of coursework, as long as the student and their advisor have an agreement that the research is able to be conducted virtually.

A PhD is an academic doctorate degree, requiring students to complete an extended research project of their own choosing. PhD in Nutrition programs differ in prerequisites courses, coursework design, and interaction with faculty, but most programs will follow a similar progression. PhD in Nutrition programs typically take 4 to 5 years to complete, depending on your chosen dissertation topic and pace of study. When choosing a degree program, students should assess their research interests, career trajectory, and the design of each program.

Who should consider a Doctor of Nutrition degree?

This type of degree is best suited for students who would like to enter leadership positions in research or industry. Because a PhD is a highly research-focused degree, students are expected to have a strong interest in research methods and progressing the nutritional field forward through their own research studies. Many students go on to take high-level roles in academia, government agencies, private sector industries, and non-profit organizations. When choosing a program, students should look closely at required milestones, available faculty to collaborate with, in-person or distance requirements, and program duration.

Top PhD in Nutrition degrees

There are many available PhD in Nutrition programs in the US, each of which differs slightly in program design. The following programs were chosen to showcase different program styles and concentration areas that may help you identify the right type of program for you.

University of Illinois (UI) at Chicago - PhD in Human Nutrition (HN) or Nutritional Sciences (NS)

The University of Illinois at Chicago offers two PhD in Nutrition offerings: Human Nutrition (HN) and Nutritional Sciences (NS). Human Nutrition is offered in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, while Nutritional Sciences is in the Division of Nutritional Sciences. Students decide between these concentrations based on their interests, faculty availability, and funding availability.

In general, the human nutrition concentration will include research in areas such as pediatric nutrition, geriatric nutrition, energy metabolism, epigenetics, the influence of diet on cancer, ingestive behavior, molecular mechanics of food, and related topics. Students interested in nutrition education, dietetics, and general wellness are also encouraged to choose this concentration. Students take interdisciplinary core coursework including classes in biochemistry, principles of food technology, seminars in foods and nutrition, and regulation of metabolism.

For students interested in academic careers of careers in medicine, the Nutritional Sciences PhD program is recommended. Many alumni from this program go on to hold faculty positions or complete their Medical Degree (MD) to work directly with patients. Students are required to complete core coursework such as a Nutritional Sciences Seminar, Topics in Nutrition Research, Regulation of Metabolism, and elective courses in their area of interest. Students usually work with their advisor to identify a topic area and choose electives based on their intended projects.

In both programs, students are required to complete qualifying examinations, preliminary examinations, and a dissertation defense to complete their doctorate. For those interested in becoming an RDN, UI offers an ACEND-accredited Distance Dietetic Internship and DPD Program coursework that can be completed alongside the Nutrition PhD.

Saybrook University - PhD in Integrative and Functional Nutrition

While not many fully online PhD in Nutrition programs exist, Saybrook University offers a fully online PhD in Integrative and Functional Nutrition degree. Students may either apply directly to the PhD program if they hold a Master's degree, or they may apply to the Master's to PhD pathway program. Students must have courses in nutrition, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology to apply for the program. This program is 62-76 credits, depending on whether you are on a direct PhD or Master's to PhD tract, and is designed for students who are interested in learning how to apply functional biochemistry to help patients heal through integrative care plans. This program is best suited for existing nutrition professionals that would like to deepen their knowledge and develop their skill set to utilize the latest nutritional science to take their professional practice to the next level.

This program is flexible and students can choose between full-time or part-time course loads. Many students in this program work outside of their studies, and courses are offered asynchronously to maximize convenience. Students typically take 6 credit hours per 15 week semester and spend around 16 hours of time per week on their studies. While this program is designed for nutrition professionals that are outside of dietetics, there are options to modify the program to complete ACEND requirements to revise the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement after the completion of the program.

Oregon State University - PhD in Nutrition

This PhD in Nutrition program is designed for students interested in research careers in the nutrition field. Students are expended to have taken biochemistry, human nutrition, and physiology before entering the program, but coursework after admission can be tailored to student interests. Students who would like to focus on human nutrition generally take elective courses in areas such as exercise science and epidemiology, while students with a molecular nutrition focus take courses such as cell biology, advanced biochemistry, advanced biophysics, and molecular biology.

To complete the PhD program, students must take 108 credits following their Bachelor's degree, including a core curriculum. This curriculum includes nutritional seminars, advanced coursework in macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, responsible research conduct, and dissertation credits. Students must also complete a professional oral presentation, pass their oral preliminary examination, and defend their PhD Dissertation.

Cornell University - PhD in Nutrition

The PhD in Nutrition at Cornell University is highly customizable, with four concentrations available for students. To advance to candidacy, students are expected to take six semesters of full-time coursework in nutrition and two additional graduation programs. Following advancement, students must defend their dissertation based on their own research. Students can choose a concentration in Community Nutrition, Human Nutrition, International Nutrition, or Molecular Nutrition.

When choosing Community Nutrition, students will focus on the causes of population-based nutritional issues and work to develop solutions. This can include areas such as understanding food choices, designing nutritional interventions, and understanding disparities between communities. The Human Nutrition Concentration is designed for students who are interested in how individual nutrition choices affect health and life quality. This includes maternal and child nutrition, metabolism, supplementation, the bioavailability of nutrients, and food intake studies. The International Nutrition Concentration explores widespread nutritional issues such as malnutrition, food availability, and chronic disease across communities, including food-borne illnesses. For students interested in the biological processes of nutrition and nutritional biochemistry, the Molecular Nutrition Concentration is a great option. This is a great option for students interested in being on the cutting edge of modern nutritional science, including exciting areas like nutrition genomics, transgenics, nutritional metabolomics, and epigenetics.

Johns Hopkins University - PhD in Human Nutrition

The PhD in Human Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University is designed for students who want to hold leadership roles in research and policy-type positions such as those in academia, private-sector, and government industries. Recent alumni spotlights include past students who now hold positions such as a Senior Epidemiologist at the CDC, a Nutrition Specialist at The World Bank, a Scientist at the Melinda Gates Foundation, and an Associate Professor at UC Davis. The program consists of four parts, including a non-thesis research project, a comprehensive exam, 2 oral exams, and 1 dissertation project. Students generally complete the program is four years of full-time study and leave the program with strong skills in four core competencies: Critically evaluating determinants of public health problems, qualitative and quantitative evaluation, ethical research practices, and professional skills needed to succeed in diverse environments.

Applications are due each December 1st for an August start date the following fall. When students matriculate into the program, they must take core academic course requirements to build their subject-matter expertise and research skills before embarking on their own research projects. Core courses include classes such as Principles of Human Nutrition in Public Heath, Food and Nutrition Policy, Nutrition and Life Stages, and Cellular Biochemistry of Nutrients. Students must also take research method classes such as Statistical Methods in Public Health 1-4.

University of Alabama - PhD in Human Nutrition

For those looking to complete their degree in a shorter time span than the traditional 4-5 years, this might be a great option for you. This program is designed to be completed over three years and is made up of 74 credit hours. This program meets objectives set by the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Students are trained to perform community research that can be implemented effectively Ito the community, using bench-to-bedside-to-community approaches. Students who complete this program are expected to be competent in translational research, communication methods, nutrition research practice, independent research, and skills needed to effectively educate diverse audiences.

Applications for this program are due February 1st each year and decisions for the Fall term are released mid-February. To apply for this program, students must have a Master's degree with a GPA above 3.5 or a GPA above 3.3 with a GRE score over 300. In some cases, students will a Bachelor's degree are admitted with a GRE score above 300. If a student's Master's degree is in a discipline outside of the nutritional field, certain prerequisite courses in nutrition must be taken in the first year of study in the program.

To complete their PhD, students in this program will need to take core coursework in Human Nutrition and maintain a GPA of over 3.0. Students then have to take a written comprehensive exam that covers the material of 5 core courses: (1) Contemporary Research Nutrition Sci, (2) Methods of Integrative Nutrition Access, (3) Nutritional Intervention, (4) Nutritional Epidemiology, (5) Secondary Analysis of Survey Data. Students must pass this exam to advance to candidacy. After passing this exam with at least an 80%, having their dissertation topic approved, designing a dissertation committee, defending the dissertation proposal through an oral exam, and completing core coursework, students can officially advance to candidacy. At this point, students complete their dissertation research under the guidance of their committee and committee chair. Once their research is complete, they defend their dissertation topic and receive their degree.

University of Wisconsin - PhD in Nutritional Sciences

The University of Wisconsin offers an Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences (ICPNS) program that focuses on how students can apply nutritional knowledge across broad research fields. There are opportunities for students to connect with faculty across 19 different departments and take part in nationally-recognized research projects. The diversity of this program makes it ideal for students who are interested in taking a multidisciplinary approach to their research and would like to combine nutritional skills with skills in other fields. To encourage students to explore their interests, each PhD student will rotate through three labs during their first semester to explore different research and mentoring fits.

Students in this program are required to take 51 credits, 26 of which must be graduate-level. To complete this program, students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in the core coursework, pass a preliminary examination, and successfully defend their dissertation. While doctoral minors and Graduate/Professional certificates are not required, it is a great way for students to further customize their studies and boost their resumes for potential employers after graduation. Doctoral minors can be completed in two ways, either as an external doctoral minor or a distributed doctoral minor. Each requires 9 credits in an approved topic area with a GPA of at least 3.0. If you are intending to go into a specific field after graduation, a doctoral minor can help set you apart from other doctoral students. For example, if you plan on going into animal nutrition, completing a doctoral minor in veterinary sciences could be beneficial.

To enter this program, students are required to have completed prerequisite courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physiology. If these requirements are not met, certain students may be admitted on the requirements they complete the courses during their first year. Master's degrees in Nutrition are recommended but not required for this program, and applications are due each year on January 1st.

Top courses for an Online PhD or Doctorate in Nutrition program

PhD programs are research oriented, meaning the majority of your time will be spent working with your research mentor to design and implement a research project in your chosen area.

However, the first two years of most PhD programs have a core curriculum that is designed to help students build the skills needed to successfully complete their own projects and work in leadership positions within the field.

While each PhD in Nutrition program will have different core requirements, core courses you are likely to see will cover principles of nutritional sciences, food science, biochemistry, statistics, and research methods. Students also typically take at least one Doctoral Seminar, where they can discuss their ideas and learn from professors and students in the program. Though course names and numbers will vary, the topic focus will stay similar. Common core courses include:

Principles of Human Nutrition in Public Health

This course is often taken in the first semester of PhD in Nutrition programs and prepares students to integrate nutritional knowledge into their research and public health practice. For many students, this course is a great way to explore available topic areas and connect with faculty who can help them find a mentor in their focus area. This course also may cover historical practices o human nutrition, current assessment techniques, ethical practices, and emerging topics in the field.

Food and Nutrition Policy

Food and Nutrition Policy courses are designed to teach students how to interpret current nutrition regulations and advocate for effective change. This course introduces students to potential career areas in policy advocacy and government positions. This course also goes over systematic influences on food choices, how certain communities may be impacted differently, and the steps needed to implement new programs.

Cellular Biochemistry of Nutrients

Whether or not your focus area is in biochemistry, many PhD in Nutrition programs expect students to take at least one introductory course. Understanding the underlying biochemical principles of nutrients can deepen your understanding on human nutrition. Biochemistry of nutrients uses biological, chemical, and physical principles to explore metabolism, energy, genomics, and clinical nutrition.

Statistical Methods in Public Health

After deciding on a research question and collecting data, nutrition professionals need to be able to appropriately analyze the information and draw inferences. If you do not know how to correctly analyze subject matter information, your results may be biased or draw incorrect conclusions. Most PhD programs have a statistical methods course to introduce students to proper analytical procedures.

Qualitative Research Theory

Qualitative research theory courses help students learn how to design qualitative studies. Many nutritional research areas use qualitative research, which involves non-numerical data such as concepts, opinions, and experiences. Learning how to work with this type of data can set students up to enter diverse careers in the nutrition field. These courses draw on concepts from humanities and social sciences and often utilize interdisciplinary approaches.

Doctoral Seminar

Doctoral seminars vary widely in their focus, but most programs will have at least one seminar for students to ask questions, discuss ideas, and learn from others in the program. These seminars are designed for students to prepare themselves for upcoming milestones in the program. For example, one week the seminar might go over how to pick dissertation topics, while the next will cover how to apply for funding.

What can you do with this degree?

There are many applications for a PhD in Nutrition degree. PhD professionals often work in academic institutions, research settings, public agencies, or private industries. During their PhD program, most PhD students will angle their research and studies toward their career area. For example, a student who would like to become a Professor may seek out teaching opportunities during their program and focus their research in the area they hope to teach. A PhD student who plans to go into nutritional pharmaceutical industries might seek out internships with potential employers and develop a dissertation in a pharmaceutical area.

PhD in Nutrition degrees typically prepare students to enter leadership positions in their field. Leading public health research, managing teams of professionals, overseeing the implementation of a new program, and advising industry leaders are common areas students go into after graduation.

Nutritionist educator and career and salary info

Salaries for PhD in Nutrition graduates vary widely depending on the industry, location, and focus area of the position. Those who go into postsecondary education can expect a median annual wage of $79,640, while Nutritionists bring in a median annual wage of $61,650. For those going into scientific research professions, Agriculture and Food Scientists average around $74,160 per year, Epidemiologists make around $78,830 per year, and Microbiologists bring in around $79,260 per year. While these are median salaries reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, having an advanced degree such as a PhD often raises these salaries above the median wage.

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PhD in Nutritional and Metabolic Biology

The Nutritional and Metabolic Biology (NMB) PhD training program prepares students to work at the frontiers of biomedical research in nutritional and metabolic sciences, exploring the role of nutrition in maintaining optimal human health.  The objective of the training program is to prepare individuals who will conduct original basic science research, teach in medical schools and universities, and hold positions of leadership in community and international nutrition.

Housed within the Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), this inter-disciplinary and multi-departmental training program is highly structured and comprises both coursework and basic research. The NMB program is one of the few pre-doctoral training programs in nutrition in the United States that is located within a medical school and is unique among the other PhD programs at CUMC with an equal number of MDs and PhDs as faculty mentors (including ten MD/PhDs). The location of the NMB training program in a medical school offers trainees a wide array of research opportunities in laboratories headed by established senior scientists as well as NIH-funded younger independent investigators, all focused on the role of nutrition and metabolism in health and disease.

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Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences

Degree type, program description .

The doctoral degree program is designed to prepare students for research, teaching and administrative positions in colleges, universities, government and industry. Competence in related fields is emphasized, and supporting work is selected from areas such as biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, computer sciences, genetics, communication, geriatrics, immunology, physiology, kinesiology, psychology and health promotion.

The doctoral program typically requires four to five years of full-time study. Students are expected to meet the following requirements for admission to candidacy by the end of the second year: 

Completion of courses conditional to admission; 

18 semester hours in nutrition, including the following courses with a grade of at least B in each: Nutrition 390 (Topic 1: Advances in Nutritional Sciences I), 390 (Topic 6: Molecular Nutritional Sciences), 390 (Topic 7: Advances in Nutritional Sciences II), and 394 (Topic 1: General Nutrition); 

Six hours of graduate coursework outside nutrition in fields germane to the dissertation research, such as biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, health education, and kinesiology; 

Presentation and defense of a dissertation research proposal and satisfactory response to questions on nutrition and related sciences; and 

Approval by the Graduate Studies Committee of the proposed course plan and proposed dissertation research program. Further supporting work in nutrition or related sciences is usually needed to augment the program. All doctoral candidates must write a dissertation based on the results of their original research and must make a formal oral defense of the dissertation. The Graduate Studies Committee must certify that all of the degree requirements have been completed.

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PhD in Public Health: Nutrition

Go deep into one area of nutrition, such as how economic and other factors affect food access. Develop your research, teaching, and management skills. Make a meaningful impact on solving nutrition-related health problems with UMass Amherst’s PhD in nutrition.

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Take an interdisciplinary approach to specialized areas such as nutritional biochemistry and physiology, nutritional epidemiology, and more.

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