Boston,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism in Boston United States | Boston University
Boston University
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Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
61,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Nutrition researchers utilize techniques from physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics, along with epidemiological and social science approaches, to investigate how dietary factors influence human health. Their work examines how nutrient processing functions across molecular, biochemical, and whole-body systems.
The PhD program in Nutrition and Metabolism offers foundational biomedical training through the PiBS coursework, then specializes in studying nutritional processes in both healthy and disease states. The curriculum includes training in clinical and population-level translational research methods.
64 credits required for bachelor's degree holders; 32 credits for those with master's degrees
Typical completion time: 5 years
Requires successful dissertation defense
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
GRE is required. Our institution code is 3087.
Course pre-requisites: no specific undergraduate major is required but a strong background in biomedical science is suggested including the following:
one year of biology and chemistry
one or two semesters of organic chemistry
advanced coursework such as biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology and/or genetics
Research Experience: a strong research background will be very beneficial to your application. Please describe your research.
Three letters of recommendation
No minimum GPA is required, but the most competitive applicants will have a science GPA above 3.5.
A total/overall score of 7 or higher on IELTS will also satisfy BU's English Language proficiency requirement for all programs.
TOEFL iBT - 90 (With a Minimum 20 in each section)
Course pre-requisites: no specific undergraduate major is required but a strong background in biomedical science is suggested including the following:
one year of biology and chemistry
one or two semesters of organic chemistry
advanced coursework such as biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology and/or genetics
Research Experience: a strong research background will be very beneficial to your application. Please describe your research.
Three letters of recommendation
No minimum GPA is required, but the most competitive applicants will have a science GPA above 3.5.
A total/overall score of 7 or higher on IELTS will also satisfy BU's English Language proficiency requirement for all programs.
TOEFL iBT - 90 (With a Minimum 20 in each section)
Tuition
USD
61,050