Overview

About the program

The Nutrition program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers an extensive curriculum and a wide range of research opportunities. Integrating the expertise of three departments allows students greater flexibility in tailoring their research and coursework to their personal and professional interests.

The department offers research-based degrees in several diverse areas of study: Animal Science, Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition, Community Nutrition and Health Promotion, Food Science, and Nutraceuticals.

Programme Structure

Nutrition research faculty focus in these areas:

Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition
Nutrition and Health Sciences
Community Nutrition and Health Promotion
Food Science
Nutraceuticals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00

More details

deadlines for financial consideration

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 45 other PhDs in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, dietetics, exercise science, food science, health education, health sciences, hospitality/restaurant management, nutrition science, or other major related to their desired area of study.
Applicants must have a confirmed advisor before applying. Applicants must communicate with individual graduate faculty by providing compelling reasons why their application should be considered in addition to serving as their graduate research advisor.
Grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
Personal Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

22410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

22410 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7672 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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