Tuscaloosa,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Human Nutrition in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama
University of Alabama
|
Tuscaloosa United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program in human nutrition spans three years and requires 54 credit hours, structured to meet the aims of the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). This curriculum cultivates future researchers and leaders in nutrition science by emphasizing skills essential for conducting comprehensive research from laboratory to clinical practice to public health. Those earning a PhD in human nutrition will master advanced research techniques and translational nutrition, driving progress in the field to enhance population health outcomes.
Aligned with NIH NCATS' mission to advance translational science through collaborative research bridging laboratory discoveries, clinical applications, and community health initiatives,
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Each international applicant must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission. While individual departments may have more stringent requirements, bachelor degrees from Bologna Accord certified institutions are considered to meet this criterion. We do also consider Indian three-year degrees to be equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.
TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above
TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above
Tuition
USD
31,460