Overview

The Nutrition and Metabolism program from University of Wisconsin Madison draws on the strengths of faculty in a number of the university's colleges and academic departments to enhance the instructional and research experience.

Features

The training objectives of the Nutrition and Metabolism graduate program are to provide students with an understanding of basic nutritional principles as they apply to humans, animals, and molecular models, to provide them with current knowledge in each area of emphasis, to make them aware of the integrative and multidisciplinary nature of nutrition research, and to direct them toward a successful career through the thesis and publications.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Seminar in Nutrition

Advanced Nutrition: Intermediary Metabolism of Macronutrients

Nutritional Epidemiology

Advanced Nutrition: Minerals

Advanced Nutrition: Obesity and Diabetes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 61 other PhDs in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for graduate study in nutrition and metabolism should have a strong background in mathematics, chemistry, biological sciences, medical sciences or social sciences.

All applicants must have a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) as well as three references and a personal statement. Acceptance requires approval by the Department of Nutritional Sciences and the Graduate School.

Tuition Fee

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International

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
National

25652 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25652 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12326 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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