Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Chemistry - Nutritional Sciences in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
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Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,662
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Chemistry doctoral program specializing in Nutritional Sciences requires completion of 80 semester hours. Note that this program does not qualify graduates to become Registered Dietitians (RDs).
PhD candidates in this Chemistry/Nutritional Sciences track will develop comprehensive knowledge about the biochemical mechanisms regulating nutrient metabolism and how these processes operate in both healthy and diseased systems. The curriculum emphasizes building core competencies in nutritional biochemistry while equipping students with practical laboratory skills applicable to research and industrial environments. Participants will refine their ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts both verbally and in writing, preparing them for careers in academia, research institutions, governmental organizations, corporate research, and public policy development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
80 semester hours of graduate credit, including at least 30 semester hours of dissertation research
Six semesters of residence, three of which must be consecutive and full-time
Proficiency in an approved research skill or a foreign language, an international student whose native language is not English may be exempted from the foreign language requirement by passing an examination, students entering the program with an approved M.S. degree will have satisfied this requirement
Successful completion of a preliminary examination consisting of written and oral portions that represent the student's major area of interest
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above.
International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 per category and 6.5 overall.
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis).
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English and is located in one of the following English-speaking countries:
Successful completion of an oral defense of the dissertation and submission of an approved (signed) dissertation
Cumulative GPA 3.0
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above.
International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 per category and 6.5 overall.
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis).
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English and is located in one of the following English-speaking countries:
Six semesters of residence, three of which must be consecutive and full-time
Proficiency in an approved research skill or a foreign language, an international student whose native language is not English may be exempted from the foreign language requirement by passing an examination, students entering the program with an approved M.S. degree will have satisfied this requirement
Successful completion of a preliminary examination consisting of written and oral portions that represent the student's major area of interest
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above.
International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 per category and 6.5 overall.
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis).
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English and is located in one of the following English-speaking countries:
Successful completion of an oral defense of the dissertation and submission of an approved (signed) dissertation
Cumulative GPA 3.0
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, including the special home edition) with a total score of 80 or above.
International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 per category and 6.5 overall.
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis).
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English and is located in one of the following English-speaking countries:
Tuition
USD
22,662