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Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Missouri

Program Overview

The Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program provides training in the distinct core nutrition knowledge described by the Graduate Nutrition Education Committee of the American Society for Nutrition: general research skills; structure and biochemical and metabolic functions of nutrients and other dietary constituents; food, diets, and supplements; nutritional status assessment; nutrition and disease; nutrition interventions and policies; and, analytical skills. Graduate students also receive training in laboratory research, seminar preparation and delivery, scientific writing, problem solving and research grant writing. Graduate study in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Missouri offers the advantage of interdisciplinary nutrition research that is facilitated via the many research centers at MU, including Food for the 21st Century (F21C), the Botanical Center, and the Life Sciences Center.

Program Key Stats

$24250 (Annual cost)



75 %

Eligibility Criteria


69
150
141
500
6.5
69

Additional Information & Requirements

Graduate School Application, Transcripts or mark sheets, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose, Resume, Financial support documentation, Test scores: TOEFL of 550 (Paper-based) and 80 (Internet-based), IELTS of 6.5, GRE, GMAT, MAT.

Career Options

  • Principal Scientist-Nutritional Translation
  • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences
  • Department Chair - Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences
  • Director of Nutrition Science
  • Senior Principal Scientist (Nutrition)

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