Overview

The Department of Nutrition is uniquely situated in both the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the Medical School from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Features

Ongoing research interests include adipocyte biology, oxidants and antioxidants, nutrient-cancer interactions, relationships between lipid metabolism and insulin resistance, genetics of obesity and exercise, nutritional influences on immune function and the molecular biology of nutrient-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Programme Structure

Coursework

The underlying philosophy that guides the structure of our doctoral training program is that students who earn a PhD in Nutrition at UNC should have basic knowledge and understanding of the underlying biology of nutrition/health/disease relationships, nutrition epidemiology and nutrition intervention and policy.

Our curriculum is designed to provide basic coursework in each of these areas while allowing students the flexibility to take other courses specific to their own career goals and specializations.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-18 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 58 other PhDs in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please submit the names of three people who can evaluate your potential for success in a research-intensive PhD program. Letters from faculty members that supervised your work in a research setting are strongly preferred. The most useful letters comment not only on the prior research project but also share specific examples demonstrating inherent qualities of the applicant that predict future scientific development.

Area(s) of Interest: Please select at least five research topics of interest to you (via the Areas of Interest/Specialization drop-down box within your application).

Research Statement.

Motivation And Goals Statement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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