PhD in Nutrition

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

26

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

International:

5%

Illinois:

15%

Ohio:

10%

Indiana:

60%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

81%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

UnitedHealth Group

Coca-Cola

Unilever

Nestlé

Ascension Health

NHS

General Mills

Kraft Heinz

Tyson Foods

Smithfield Foods

Danone

PepsiCo

Mars

Bayer

Tesco

Morrisons

Asda

Waitrose

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$42,000 / year

Overall Cost

$57,000 / year

FAQs

• Can I waive the English Proficiency test?
  
  The English Proficiency requirement is waived in one of the following cases: At the time of entry into your SPH-B degree program, you will hold a degree from a U.S. university or a university from a recognized English-speaking country on IU’s list. You are an applicant whose citizenship is from a recognized English-speaking country on IU’s list. Note: Although applicants may be exempt from the language requirement for admission, a language exam score may be required to comply with potential funding opportunities.
• What is the cost of attendance?
  
  The fee structure is per credit hour. The Office of Student Financial Assistance has information about current costs of attendance for graduate students. IU's Student Central maintains current rates for credits hours, mandatory fees, miscellaneous fees, and more. They also offer a tool to help you estimate costs based on your term, residency, and program. Also, the Office of International Services publishes costs for international students, including mandatory health insurance.
• I have been accepted to the program. What financial documents do I need to provide?
  
  More information about accepted financial documents is found here. For any additional questions, please contact the Office of International Services (OIS) directly at 812-855-9086 or [email protected]
• What types of student housing are available to students at IU Bloomington?
  
  IU graduate students may find housing arrangements on- campus and off-campus. Access some resources to help you with your housing search here: https://graduate.indiana.edu/support/housing.html Also, the IU Real State Property Management has some rental properties available for graduate students. For more information, visit their website: https://realestate.indiana.edu/
• Where can I check the status of my application?
  
  Applicants should log in to both their SOPHAS and WES accounts (if applicable) often to track their application status.
• Which programs are STEM designated?
  
  Currently, the School of Public Health-Bloomington offers the following STEM designated degrees: M.S. Biostatistics M.S. Environmental Health Ph.D. Biostatistics Ph.D. Environmental Health Ph.D. Epidemiology M.S. Nutrition Ph.D. Nutrition
• Do all admitted students receive funding assistance?
  
  While most appointments are allocated to Ph.D. students, if a department has sufficient resources, matriculated M.S./M.P.H. students can apply for funding. SAAs are awarded by individual departments, so stipends and tuition reimbursement packages vary across the school. Review and allocation for SAA positions is very competitive. Also, all matriculated students are eligible to apply for scholarships/fellowships, and you can find more information here. Announcements are sent to all currently enrolled students each spring semester with instructions for applying for fellowships to be awarded for the following academic year.
• How long will it take before I hear about my admission decision?
  
  After you submit your SOPHAS application, SOPHAS will take 2-3 weeks to verify your credentials and forward your application to our Admissions staff for the last stage, which is the review process. The formal review process takes approximately 5-6 weeks for M.S and M.P.H applicants and 8-12 weeks for Ph.D. applicants.
• What is the cost of attendance?
  
  The fee structure is per credit hour. The Office of Student Financial Assistance has information about current costs of attendance for graduate students. IU's Student Central maintains current rates for credits hours, mandatory fees, miscellaneous fees, and more. They also offer a tool to help you estimate costs based on your term, residency, and program. Also, the Office of International Services publishes costs for international students, including mandatory health insurance.
• Is the GRE required to apply for any School of Public Health-Bloomington graduate program?
  
  GRE scores are optional for admission to all IU School of Public Health-Bloomington graduate degree programs. Applicants submitting GRE scores, must submit them electronically to SOPHAS directly from Educational Testing Services (ETS). Our institution code is 6979
• I already have my transcripts and letters of recommendation. Can I send transcripts/letters of recommendation directly to IU SPH-Bloomington instead of SOPHAS?
  
  No. All application materials must be sent from the student's institution/recommender directly to SOPHAS. As part of the admission process, students’ application materials, including coursework and GPA, must be verified by SOPHAS before being reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
• Is there a fee waiver for the SOPHAS application?
  
  SOPHAS charges $145 for the first program you apply to and $55 for each additional program. All fees must be paid directly to SOPHAS. SOPHAS offers a limited number of fee waivers for qualified applicants at the beginning of each cycle. Fee waivers should be requested as soon as the application is created and before its submission. You can find their instructions for fees and fee waiver requests here. Fee waivers should be requested as soon as the application is created and before its submission. You can also contact them directly by phone number or email by clicking here.
• Where do I start my application?
  
  All applicants wishing to apply to any graduate program at the School of Public Health-Bloomington must complete the 2-step application process. Part 1 is submission of the SOPHAS centralized application, which will serve as your primary application. Part 2 is the Indiana University Graduate School application, which will allow us to create a student record within the IU system for class enrollment and access other student services. The School of Public Health-Bloomington covers the cost of this final application step on behalf of all prospect applicants.