Nutritional Sciences (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

Study Nutritional Sciences (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global, a PhD degree offered on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 5 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 22, 2027.

About Nutritional Sciences (PHD)

The Nutritional Sciences Department is leading the way in cutting-edge research into diverse areas of human health, from variables affecting body composition, to nutrigenomics and precision nutrition, to cancer prevention. Other active research programs include investigations in diabetes, obesity, immunity, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular diseases.

Our interdisciplinary faculty hold appointments in the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, as well as research centers of excellence including the Arizona Cancer Center, Steele Memorial Children's Research Center, Arthritis Center, Center of Excellence in Women's Health, Sarver Heart Center, Center on Aging, BIO5 - Institute for Collaborative Bioresearch and Collaboratory for Metabolic Disease Prevention and Treatment.

From 2010-2019, 51 students have graduated from the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program (NSGP), 31 (61%) with a Master of Science and 20 (39%) with the Doctor of Philosophy. This includes 10 individuals from underrepresented groups. Read more on our current students or where our recent graduates are employed.
Students can select a mentor from among 31 faculty membersrepresenting multipe disciplines. Read more on faculty and joint appointed faculty research interests.
Graduate research projects reinforce strategic linkages between basic, translational and applied nutrition research. Read more on the research strengths of NSc.
At the University of Arizona, the Department of Nutritional Sciences is a leader in providing an outstanding graduate program that advances the discovery and translation of the role of nutrition in optimizing health for people in Arizona, the nation and the world.

For more information on our program please go to https://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/nsgp

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Nutritional Sciences (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

One semester of Organic Chemistry (3 units) with laboratory (1 unit), equivalent to Chem 241 A or B and Chem 243 A or B
One year (minimum 6 units) of upper division Biochemistry (junior or senior level)
One year (6 units) of Biology, equivalent to BIO 181R and 182R (Microbiology can count toward one semester of this requirement)
One year (minimum 4- 6 units) of Human Physiology, equivalent to PSIO 380 or PSIO 201 and 202
One semester (3 units) of upper division, undergraduate Nutrition Science, equivalent to NSC 408 Nutritional Biology

Standardized Tests

The GRE Test is not reguired. If you have taken the GRE test you may add your scores to your application.
Required GRE Subject tests: None

Recommended tests:None
Recommended GRE Subject tests:None

Minimum TOEFL:

Internet-based) Score 79

(Paper-based) Score 550

Minimum IELTS: 7

Funding Opportunities

Financial aid is available on a competitive basis in the form of teaching and research assistantships and tuition scholarships sponsored by The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona Graduate College, The University of Arizona General Education Program and The Department of Nutritional Sciences.

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

Fall: January 3, 2021
No Spring Admission

International Applicants:

Fall: January 3, 2021
No Spring Admission

International Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

NRC Taxon(a) for this program: Nutrition

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Nutritional Sciences (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Nutritional Sciences (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Nutritional Sciences (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson