Study Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition Science at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, School of Public Health and Health Professions

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Designed for students with previous master's level education in nutrition, the PhD in Nutrition Science provides a combination of didactic learning and research experience. This program emphasizes foundational courses in biochemistry, physiology, and nutrition as well as a variety of opportunities for conducting high-quality research in both laboratory and clinical settings. Program faculty study a wide range of topics, using a combination of animal and human models to answer both applied and mechanistic questions. This program will prepare students to excel in research and to become leaders in academia, industry and government.

Which department am I in?

School of Public Health and Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$25,740.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

South Campus

Main St and Kenmore Ave,

Buffalo,

New York,

14214, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$25,740.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

South Campus

Main St and Kenmore Ave,

Buffalo,

New York,

14214, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants to the PhD program are expected to have an MS degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university. Students with a BS degree who wish to enter the PhD program should apply to the MS in Nutrition Science program. A bypass of the MS degree into the PhD program may be possible based on academic performance and research potential observed during the first academic year.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.