Program Overview

PhD Human Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program

The PhD Human Nutritional Sciences graduate program integrates concepts in metabolism, food and community nutrition, and includes training in biochemical and analytical methods. Graduates of this program are qualified food and nutrition specialists able to meet the demands of the public, industry, and government.

Program Overview

An informal atmosphere exists with free interaction between faculty and graduate students. The department attracts local, national, and international students, many of them holders of prestigious scholarships.

Program Details

• The program integrates concepts in:
  • Metabolism
  • Food and community nutrition
• Training is provided in:
  • Biochemical methods
  • Analytical methods
• Graduates are qualified as food and nutrition specialists, capable of meeting the demands of:
  • The public
  • Industry
  • Government

Student Environment

• The department has an informal atmosphere
• Free interaction exists between faculty and graduate students
• The program attracts students from:
  • Local
  • National
  • International backgrounds
• Many students are holders of prestigious scholarships