The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Nutrition is designed to prepare graduates for advanced careers that require demonstrated research skills, comprehensive knowledge of the discipline, and skills essential to the dissemination of that knowledge. Through their research and course work in advanced nutrition and related areas, the student will plan, conduct, manage, and publish independent, original research via the dissertation and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Students in the program must meet the requirements of the university and of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Human Nutrition an applicant must:
- have completed a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with courses in nutrition, including upper-level macro-and micronutrients, community or lifespan nutrition, general and organic chemistry, biology, physiology, biochemistry, and statistics;
- be proficient in written and spoken English;
- have a prior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher;
- submit a personal letter of intent, research experience, and letters of reference.
Collateral course work may be required to overcome deficiencies, but will not count towards the degree requirements.
Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Human Nutrition
The student must:
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Complete all of the following courses (11 credits): |
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HNF |
820 |
Advanced Biochemical Nutrition |
3 |
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HNF |
821 |
Advanced Vitamins and Minerals |
3 |
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HNF |
823 |
Research Methods in Human Nutrition |
3 |
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HNF |
892 |
Nutrition Seminar |
2 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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HNF |
840 |
Human Nutrition and Chronic Diseases |
3 |
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HNF |
891 |
Topics in Human Nutrition |
3 |
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One of the following courses (1 or 3 credits): |
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HNF |
824 |
Nutrition Policies and Programs |
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Alternative public health or community nutrition course approved by guidance committee |
3 |
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A 3-credit graduate-level statistics course chosen in consultation with advisor and guidance committee. |
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Complete a mentored teaching experience through one the following courses (1 or 2 credits): |
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HNF |
894 |
Human Nutrition Practicum |
1 |
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ISE |
870 |
Teaching College Science |
2 |
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Complete additional course work approved selected in consultation with the student’s guidance committee based on the student’s prior academic background in relation to the selected area of study and research. |
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Complete 24 credits of course work in HNF 999 Doctoral Dissertation Research. |
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Successfully complete a proposal defense and defend the oral and written dissertation. |
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