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The Nutrition and Dietetics PhD program allows you to specialize in a particular field while expanding your knowledge through core dietetics and research coursework, culminating in the development, composition, and defense of an original dissertation. A key requirement for earning your doctorate in Nutrition and Dietetics involves researching, writing, and successfully defending a dissertation on a subject you select. Throughout this process, you'll collaborate with faculty advisors who will guide you in shaping and progressing your research project. Past students have investigated diverse dissertation topics such as personal cooking philosophies, collegiate dietary patterns, and nutritional connections within different food settings.
This interdisciplinary Nutrition and Dietetics doctoral program equips graduates for high-level roles in education, research, management, and leadership across academic, public health, governmental, and industry sectors.