PhD in Nutrition

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

California:

20%

Others:

16%

Oregon:

46%

Washington:

10%

International:

8%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

68%

Job Placement

70%

Top recruiters

GE Healthcare

Whole Foods Market

Coca-Cola

Unilever

Nestlé

NHS

General Mills

Kraft Heinz

Tyson Foods

Smithfield Foods

ConAgra Foods

PepsiCo

Arla Foods

Mars

Bayer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Tesco

Hormel Foods

Morrisons

Asda

Waitrose

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,176 / year

Overall Cost

$37,176 / year

FAQs

• I’ve been admitted, but I haven’t heard about funding
  
  For questions about funding, please contact the School Head for your program. School of Exercise and Sport Science Adapted Physical Education Athletic Training Kinesiology Contact Megan MacDonald, PhD School of Human Development and Family Sciences Human Development and Family Studies Contact Marilyn Thompson, PhD School of Public Health and Nutrition Nutrition Public Health Contact Peggy Dolcini, PhD
• If I am admitted, can I defer my start term?
  
  Deferrals may be granted on a case by case basis. In general, deferrals will only be granted for applicants in the military or those facing extreme circumstances (e.g., major medical issues). The Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs will consider deferral requests for MPH applicants. School Heads will consider deferral requests for applicants from all other degree programs.
• When can I expect to hear a decision on my application?
  
  For PhD in Public Health applicants, if all materials are received by the first deadline (December 1), and you have submitted your supplemental application, you should expect to receive your decision by mid-February. March 1 applicants will receive their decision by early May. For MPH applicants, you can expect a decision within 4-6 weeks of submitting your supplemental application. The MPH online degree program in Public Health Practice has a final deadline of June 1, and applicants will receive their decision by early July. For Kinesiology and Nutrition applicants, even if applying at the priority deadline, you may not receive your decision until as late as mid-April.
• Do you have rolling admissions?
  
  The MPH program has rolling admissions from December 1 to June 1.
• What are the minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores for OSU?
  
  The minimum TOEFL score for directly entry into a graduate program at OSU is an 80, with a score of 18 in each section. For the IELTS, it’s a 6.5. Scores must be no more than two years old at the time you start the program. See Graduate Admissions - International Applicants(Link is external) for more information about international graduate student requirements.
• I’m already a graduate student at Oregon State University, is there a separate application process for me?
  
  Yes! If you are a current graduate student at OSU, you can apply to add a concurrent degree to your existing program of study by filling out this the Graduate School’s Change of Degree/Major/Certificate form(Link is external). Fill out the “Work on Concurrent Degree/Certificate” section and submit the form. This will prompt the Graduate School to send over your initial graduate application. Please send a personal statement reflecting your goals for the concurrent degree to the College of Health director of graduate student recruitment and admissions once you have submitted this concurrent degree form. There is no deadline for this process, and you can add a concurrent degree in any term.
• What should I write for my personal statement?
  
  A personal statement is your opportunity to speak directly to the faculty reviewers. Please clearly and directly address the following: Why are you applying to Oregon State, and the specific program/option/concentration you chose? How will earning this degree help you achieve your professional goals? What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
• What materials are required for each program?
  
  View the listing of materials required to apply for each graduate program.
• Which programs participate in the Western Regional Graduate Program?
  
  The following programs participate in the Western Regional Graduate Program: Master of Public Health Master of Athletic Training (MATRN) You may be eligible to save around $8,000 a year in tuition. The WRGP is an agreement between participating public universities in 18 western states and territories providing admitted students from these states and territories the opportunity to attend a graduate program at 150% of resident tuition instead of the full nonresident fees. For more information on participating states and how to apply for WRGP, visit the graduate school's Western Regional Graduate Program
• My school changed to pass/fail grading in response to COVID-19. How will this impact my application?
  
  Our faculty will continue to review all applications holistically, taking into account all materials, including personal statement, letters of recommendation, and academic achievement. We understand that some universities may have changed their typical grading systems temporarily in response to COVID-19. The inclusion of pass(P) or satisfactory (S) grades on transcripts for Spring 2020 will not be viewed negatively in the evaluation of applications for Fall 2021 admission.
• GRE no longer required
  
  Effective October 20, 2020 With this decision our graduate admission process becomes more aligned with the values of the college. We join many other programs at Oregon State and other peer institutions across the country who have eliminated this structural barrier to promote a more equitable, diverse and inclusive student body.