Program Overview

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Department of Nutrition Sciences

The Department of Nutrition Sciences is located in the Webb Nutrition Sciences Building, 1675 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35233.

About the Department

The Department of Nutrition Sciences offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificate programs.

MS in Nutrition Sciences

The MS in Nutrition Sciences is a thesis-track graduate degree program that focuses on lab techniques for basic research applications.

Research Track

The Research Track is a thesis-track graduate degree program that focuses on lab techniques for basic research applications. Students will learn from internationally recognized experts in the areas of weight loss, exercise science, clinical research, and more.

Admissions

Admission requirements for the Research Track include:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• GRE scores (optional)

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Research Track includes:

• Core courses in nutrition sciences
• Elective courses in research methods and statistics
• A thesis project

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Research Track include:

• What are the admission requirements?
• What is the curriculum like?
• How long does the program take to complete?

Education

The Department of Nutrition Sciences offers various education programs, including:

• Undergraduate programs
• Undergraduate Certificate programs
• Graduate Certificate programs
• MS programs
• PhD programs
• CPE programs

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate programs in Nutrition Sciences include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics

Graduate Programs

The graduate programs in Nutrition Sciences include:

• Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition Sciences

Research

The Department of Nutrition Sciences has two NIH-funded research centers, the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and the Diabetes Research Center, and a Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Research Areas

Research areas in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Weight loss and exercise science
• Clinical research
• Nutrition and cancer
• Nutrition and diabetes

Research Faculty

The research faculty in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Internationally recognized experts in nutrition sciences
• Researchers with expertise in weight loss, exercise science, and clinical research

People

The Department of Nutrition Sciences includes:

Faculty

The faculty in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Internationally recognized experts in nutrition sciences
• Researchers with expertise in weight loss, exercise science, and clinical research

Staff

The staff in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Administrative staff
• Research staff

Postdoctoral Fellows

The postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Researchers with expertise in nutrition sciences
• Fellows with a focus on weight loss, exercise science, and clinical research

PhD Students

The PhD students in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition Sciences
• Students with a focus on weight loss, exercise science, and clinical research

News & Events

The Department of Nutrition Sciences hosts various news and events, including:

News

News in the Department of Nutrition Sciences includes:

• Recent research findings
• Faculty and staff achievements

Events

Events in the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Seminars and workshops
• Conferences and symposia

Alumni

The Department of Nutrition Sciences has a strong alumni network, with graduates pursuing careers in:

Careers

Careers for graduates of the Department of Nutrition Sciences include:

• Research and academia
• Clinical practice
• Industry and government

Renovations

The Department of Nutrition Sciences is currently undergoing renovations to update its facilities and equipment.