Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Nutrition Sciences in Philadelphia United States | Drexel University
Drexel University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,658
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The program aims to cultivate scientists capable of advancing nutrition science across multiple intersecting fields, including human nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, food safety, physiology, exercise science, and community nutrition. These researchers will also focus on applying this knowledge to enhance health outcomes, disease prevention, and therapeutic approaches. PhD-trained nutrition scientists may pursue careers in research, academia, industry, public health, or clinical settings. Given today's widespread obesity and type 2 diabetes challenges, there's significant public health demand for doctoral-level nutrition experts who can develop innovative treatment strategies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application
Two letters of recommendation are required
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL minimum scores 90 or 577 or 233 the International English Language Testing System IELTS minimum Overall Band Score 6.5 the Pearson Test of English PTE minimum score 61 or the Duolingo Test Duolingo minimum score 110 unless they meet the criteria for a waiver
Upload your resume as part of your admission application or through the Discover Drexel Portal after you submit your application
Two letters of recommendation are required
Although requirements vary by program regular admission typically requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 B for undergraduate work The average for any graduate work must be at least 3.0 Applicants for post-master's status must show potential for further study by having maintained at least a 3.0 average in their masters-level studies Individual departmental requirements may exceed these minimums.
Tuition
USD
26,658