PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences

University of Arizona

The Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences allows you to earn a graduate degree in nutritional sciences while pursuing interdisciplinary opportunities in basic, clinical, epidemiological or translational research. You will complete 63 units of coursework and work with a faculty advisor to guide and support your dissertation research. Upon graduation, you will have valuable skills you can apply in such work environments as academia (including post-doc), government, industry, nonprofits and research enterprises, among others. Students typically complete the Ph.D. in five years. This program does not lead to the registered dietitian nutritionist credential.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences