PhD in Nutritional Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

5%

California:

20%

Texas:

45%

Florida:

10%

Illinois:

5%

New York:

15%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

80%

Job Placement

90%

Top recruiters

Coca-Cola

Unilever

Nestlé

NHS

General Mills

Kraft Heinz

Tyson Foods

Smithfield Foods

Danone

PepsiCo

Mars

Bayer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Tesco

Morrisons

Asda

Waitrose

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$24,451 / year

Overall Cost

$39,451 / year

FAQs

• What is the level of funding that the department offers?
  
  The minimum amount of funding is determined every year by the Graduate School. This amount is deemed sufficient to cover living expenses, health insurance, and the portion of fees and tuitions paid by the student.
• How likely is it for me to receive funding from the Department?
  
  Every year, the Department has certain funding spots to fill. Therefore, funding will be allocated based on your academic success in comparison to the others admitted.
• Should I contact faculty to secure an advisor to improve my chances of receiving funding?
  
  No, please do not contact faculty regarding your application process or for any other matter at this time.
• Do I need to submit a separate application for funding?
  
  No, there is no separate application for funding. All accepted Ph.D. students will be considered for funding. Funding is allocated on competitive basis.
• How long should I expect to wait to receive a decision after my application becomes “Complete?”
  
  The Graduate Committee will start making admission decisions in February. The Committee will also make funding decisions to top candidates in February as well. That's why we encourage applicants to apply early. Beyond that, the Committee will continue to review applications as they become complete until late April. In general, you should expect your status on the Graduate School portal to change within 60 days from the day your application becomes complete (i.e., accepted, accepted with funding, denied, or waitlisted). Note, if you are denied, you will receive a denial letter from the Graduate School. You will not hear from the Department if your application is denied.
• When does my application become "Complete?"
  
  When the Graduate School reviews all of your required documents, makes sure that nothing is missing, and you meet all of their requirements, they change the status of your application on the Graduate School's portal from “Submitted” to “Complete”. Before your application becomes “Complete”, the Graduate Committee in the Department will not be able to review it.
• Does the Department offer application fee waiver?
  
  The department may offer an application fee waiver under certain circumstances. Send the Director of Graduate Studies a request for an application waiver. Please submit with your request your CV, unofficial transcripts, and reasons for your request. The Graduate Committee reviews each request independently and makes its decision accordingly.
• When should I apply?
  
  The Graduate Committee starts accepting applications early in the fall semester. For full consideration of funding at the time of admission, applicants must have their complete applications submitted to the Graduate School by January 15.
• I have an undergraduate degree from a country whose official language is English. Do I still have to demonstrate language proficiency (i.e., submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo results)?
  
  English proficiency is a Graduate School requirement. Please check with the Graduate School and the Office of International Affairs.
• Can I send my transcript and CV to the Director of Graduate Studies for an initial assessment before I formally submit an application to the Graduate School?
  
  No, you may not. The Graduate Committee will only review applications that are deferred to the Department by the Graduate School. The Graduate School defers applications to departments only when applications are complete.
• Do you accept a GMAT score instead of a GRE score
  
  Yes, but GRE scores are preferred in order to accurately compare applicant scores.
• Do you require a GRE score for admission?
  
  The Graduate School currently waives the GRE requirement for admission purposes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are seeking funding from the Department, however, the Graduate Committee in the Department requires a GRE score to make funding decisions.
• Who makes admission and funding decisions in the Department?
  
  The Graduate Committee in the Department, chaired by the Director of Graduate Studies, makes admission and funding decisions.