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PhD Nutrition

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Hawaii Manoa

Program Overview

In today s world, the relationship between diet and health is of great interest among consumers, medical professionals, research scientists, government policy makers, and private industries related to food, agriculture, and healthcare. To serve these clients and improve human health, especially in Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region, the PhD program in nutrition is designed to prepare future leaders and innovators who can expand our knowledge about food and health, solve nutrition-related problems, propose effective nutrition policies, guide new product and service development, and be ethical and effective researchers, communicators, and educators.

Program Key Stats

$37670 (Annual cost)



72.8 %

Eligibility Criteria


100
539
7
100

Additional Information & Requirements

One transcript for each post-secondary institution attended, Official TOEFL or IELTS exam scores, Statement of objective, Letters of recommendation, Official GRE scores

Career Options

  • Recent graduates serve as clinical dietitians in acute and long-term care facilities and rehabilitation hospitals; food service directors; sales representatives for food and pharmaceutical companies; nutrition educators; and nutrition consultants
  • Others go on to graduate programs or become physicians
  • dentists
  • physician assistants
  • or physical therapists
  • An increasing number of graduates are pursuing career paths as chefs and other positions in the hotel
  • restaurant
  • and hospitality industries

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