1. University of California Davis
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  4. PhD Nutritional Biology Plan B

PhD Nutritional Biology Plan B

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of California Davis

Program Overview

Students gain advanced knowledge of nutritional biochemistry; animal nutrition; nutrition and development; nutrient bioavailability; human/clinical nutrition; nutrition and behavior; nutritional energetics; community nutrition; maternal and child nutrition; nutrition and endocrinology; international nutrition; obesity/body composition; physiology of digestion; nutrition and chronic disease; culture and nutrition; nutrition and gene expression; nutrition and aging; food preferences; nutrition and immunity; diet and exercise; dietary assessment; protein and lipid metabolism; food intake regulation; and nutrition education. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in nutritional biology.

Program Key Stats

$34220 (Annual cost)



42 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Completed Application, Official Transcript(s), Personal Statement, Letters of Recommendation, Resume, Statement of Purpose, Test scores: GRE, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Animal nutritionist
  • Community education officer
  • Food technologist
  • Health promotion specialist
  • International aid/development worker
  • Medical sales representative
  • Nutritional therapist
  • Nutritionist

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