About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Nutritional Sciences prepares students for faculty and post-doctorate positions as well as careers in various industry settings. The Nutritional Sciences doctorate degree has three tracks: 1) Community Nutrition, 2) Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology, and 3) Clinical Nutrition. The degree requires a minimum of 72 hours (including 12 dissertation hours and at least 12 hours in the specialized track area) beyond a Bachelor of Science degree. A maximum of 30 hours of transfer credit from the student’s master’s program can be allowed. Limited financial assistance as scholarships, fellowships, and research or teaching assistantships is available. Faculty research interests include the role of nutrition in obesity, eating disorders, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, inflammation, gut microbes, food insecurity, malnutrition, metabolic dysfunction, cardio metabolic disease, and dietetics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2024	Lubbock
Fall (August), 2024	Lubbock
Spring (January), 2025	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2025	Lubbock
Fall (August), 2025	Lubbock
Spring (January), 2026	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2026	Lubbock

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas Tech University

GPA: minimum of 3.0

　　GRE

　　TOEFL: minimum of 80

　　(international students only)

　　Resume/CV

　　Personal Statement of Professional Goals

　　Letters of Recommendation (3)

　　A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US college/university or a recognized equivalent degree from a non-US university recognized by the appropriate government entity in that country to award undergraduate degrees.

　　The applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Texas Tech University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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