Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Foods and Nutrition in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Ph.D. program offers in-depth research opportunities across our department's specialized fields. Doctoral candidates receive tailored instruction in research techniques, crafting successful grant proposals, presenting findings at academic conferences and through publications, educating diverse audiences, and advancing professional knowledge. Graduates pursue careers as university professors, government researchers, or industry scientists in food and pharmaceutical sectors.
This doctoral program equips students for roles in healthcare, public service, corporate research, and academic instruction.
Typically requiring 4-5 years to finish coursework and dissertation work. Those receiving grants must fulfill all degree requirements (except final dissertation defense) within six years (72 months) of starting the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Food Science, Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nursing, Public Health, or other closely related health science
The following undergraduate courses with grades of B or better on your transcript: 2 semesters of Inorganic (general) Chemistry, 1 semester of Organic Chemistry, 1 semester of Biochemistry, and 1 semester of Physiology
Minimum 150 verbal GRE, 150 quantitative GRE, 300 total GRE, 3.5 or higher analytical GRE
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Work or volunteer experience in at least one of the following: laboratory research, clinical research, food industry, nutrition education, health promotion, or other areas related to health, nutrition or food science
For International students, a TOEFL iBT score of 90 with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four exam sub-sections or IELTS score of overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0 is required for admission.
The following undergraduate courses with grades of B or better on your transcript: 2 semesters of Inorganic (general) Chemistry, 1 semester of Organic Chemistry, 1 semester of Biochemistry, and 1 semester of Physiology
Minimum 150 verbal GRE, 150 quantitative GRE, 300 total GRE, 3.5 or higher analytical GRE
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Work or volunteer experience in at least one of the following: laboratory research, clinical research, food industry, nutrition education, health promotion, or other areas related to health, nutrition or food science
For International students, a TOEFL iBT score of 90 with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four exam sub-sections or IELTS score of overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0 is required for admission.
Tuition
USD
24,630