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PhD Food and Nutrition Sciences

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition Sciences program has variable credit hour requirements, but usually requires an additional 60 hours and an additional 3-4 years beyond the Master s to complete. An individualized program of study is developed by the student and Graduate Committee. Course requirements are flexible but include 4 credits of seminar with formal courses in nutrition sciences and related areas chosen to prepare the student for comprehensive examinations and research expertise. Both written and oral comprehensive examinations are required at the end of formal course work, but may be taken no earlier than one year into the program.

Program Key Stats

$31508 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Three letters of recommendation, Official transcript of all previous college or university work, Official test scores, Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores

Career Options

  • Graduates of this program are eligible for positions in commercial and institutional food service and management; food production and product development; sales and marketing (food brokers and equipment vendors); supermarkets and distribution; culinary
  • restaurants
  • and hotel food and beverage hospitality; consumer education (industry representatives and professional food demonstrators); and/or entrepreneurial ventures (catering
  • consulting
  • and restaurant owners)

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