Overview

About the program

The Nutrition Science PhD program at the University of Delaware provides the highest degree for nutrition science professionals, preparing graduates for research careers in academia, non-governmental organizations (business and non-profit), allied health fields, and public service at all levels of national government.

Nutrition Science focuses on the physiological and biological aspects of foods and nutrients and their absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion; and seeks to identify effective strategies to improve the dietary intake among individuals and sub-groups (i.e., older adults, children) to prevent and treat disease, improving health and promoting successful aging.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research in Health Sciences
Multivariable Biostatistics for Population Health
Current Topics in Nutritional Sciences
Medical Biochemistry
Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation
Overweight and Obesity Prevention and Management
Nutrition and Aging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA > 3.3

Application Documents:

A graduate application essay
Current curriculum vitae
A minimum of three letters of recommendation (it is recommended that at least two be from academic references)
Official transcripts and GRE scores

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Tuition Fee

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International

12828 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

12828 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

12828 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1069 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Newark

990 - 1700 USD /month

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