Prerequisites for the PhD in Nutrition
Doctoral applicants should have earned the Bachelor’s degree and have demonstrated basic research competency through a required thesis (Master’s thesis, Honors thesis or equivalent research experience). It is expected that an applicant has completed the equivalent of the following courses before s/he is admitted to the program. Otherwise, any deficiency must be completed before a student is allowed to take the Comprehensive examination for the Ph.D. degree.
- Introductory Biology (1 semester)
- Mammalian Physiology (1 semester)
- Microbiology (1 semester)
- Chemistry, General (2 semesters)
- Chemistry, Organic (1 semester)
- Biochemistry (1 semester)
- Statistics (1 semester)
- Basic Nutrition (2 semesters)
- Clinical Nutrition/Medical Nutrition Therapy (1 semester)
- Computer Literacy (course-work or experience)