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NUSCPHD - Nutritional Sciences

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Nutrl Sci & Wellness, Sch ofGraduate Degree SeekingPHD - Doctor of Philosophy

Overview

Program Requirements

Completion requirement

63

Completion requirement

The PhD degree requires 63 units, which comprises a minimum of 36 major coursework units, 18 dissertation units, and 9+ minor coursework units. The doctoral dissertation focuses on the student’s research project under the supervision of their selected faculty advisor/mentor. Students typically complete a minimum 9 units of major coursework during fall and spring semesters of their first year (18 units), and the remaining units the following years. Most students complete their PhD within five years.

Prospective applicants may find more information about the PhD degree on the program website.

Required Core

  • course: Nutrigenomics for the Study of Disease Prevention and Intervention (3)

  • course: Emerging Topics in Nutritional Sciences (2) - students enroll twice for 4 units total

  • course: Communicating Nutritional Sciences (1) - students enroll eight times for 8 units minimum*

  • course: Exploring Wellness Through Scientific Research (1) - students enroll twice for 2 units total

  • course: Immunometabolism in Nutrition and Exercise (3)

  • course: Nutrition and Disease (3)

  • course:Micronutrients (3)

  • course: Laboratory Rotation (3)

  • course: Biostatistics in Public Health (3)

  • course: Survival Skills and Ethics (3)

  • course: Dissertation (18)

*Students requiring 5 years to complete program may enroll in NSC 597D up to 10 times.

Completion requirement

1 unit of elective required

Students may select graduate-level electives offered through the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness or many other departments. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to complete the College Teaching Certificate program coursework. Students learn more about electives options during the program orientation.

Completion requirement

Students must complete a fellowship proposal prior to their comprehensive examination. Details shared during orientation.

Completion requirement

Students may minor in Nutritional Sciences or minor in another department appropriate to their career interests. The Graduate College requires a minimum of 9 units for the minor.

Completion requirement