MSc in Interdepartmental Nutrition - Animal Health, Growth and Development in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University

The Department of Nutrition Science serves as the foundation for cultivating the next generation of nutrition experts equipped to navigate our diverse global landscape.

Through decades of research, we've established that dietary choices significantly influence the health and vitality of both people and animals. Nutritional health studies combine knowledge from multiple fields: biochemistry, physiology, psychology, food science, genetics, and cellular biology form the core of our nutritional understanding and its practical implementation.

Our Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP) offers cross-disciplinary education for those pursuing nutrition science careers. Experts from various departments contribute diverse knowledge and research possibilities. Aspiring INP participants enroll through the Purdue West Lafayette (PWL) - Nutrition graduate program, where they pursue either a Master's or Ph.D. under faculty guidance. The curriculum teaches multiple methodologies to tackle critical nutrition challenges. Applicants specify their specialization by choosing among these focus areas:

Molecular and Biochemical Nutrition
Clinical and Human Nutrition
Animal Development and Wellness
Community Nutrition and Public Health

This specialization focuses on how nutrition supports ideal growth in livestock and enhances health in both farm and domestic animals. Researchers employ animal studies while drawing from physiological and biochemical principles. Their findings frequently translate directly to agricultural settings or veterinary clinics.