The doctoral program in nutrition allows emphasis in the broad fields of basic, molecular nutrition or applied human nutrition. For instance, Ph.D. candidates in basic nutrition may perform research in the areas of nutritional biochemistry, physiology, immunology, and/or molecular biology, while applied nutrition candidates may be interested in clinical, community or international nutrition research. Students are required to complete the core curriculum in nutrition which includes courses in nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, and/or epidemiology and biostatistics.
Application Deadline: December 1
Program Link: nutrition.tamu.edu/phd-nutrition/
Graduate Student Association: Nutritional Science Graduate Association
Mentor Selection: The Nutrition PhD program requires all students to perform three 5-week rotations during the first semester. This allows students to explore a variety of labs and mentors before joining a lab at the start of the second semester.
Unique Offerings: The Nutrition PhD program administers a weekly seminar series that hosts nationally and internationally recognized speakers.
