Admissions
Students are admitted to the Nutrition Graduate Program on a competitive basis.
Prerequisite courses
Students who seek admission to the program should have completed these undergraduate courses (or equivalent courses, as determined by the Graduate Program directors):
- General Chemistry (Chemistry 121)
- Organic Chemistry (Chemistry 220A, 220L or Chemistry 341, 342, 345)
- Anatomy & Physiology (Biology 223, 224)
- Microbiology (Biology 251)
- Algebra & Trigonometry (Math 128)
- Principles of Nutrition (Nutrition 223)
- Biochemistry (Biochemistry 400)
- Advanced Nutrition (Nutrition 452)
Minimum qualifications
The Department and Graduate School have set minimum qualifications for admittance to the Nutrition Graduate Program, which include:
- An undergraduate degree in Nutrition or a related area with:
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
- Official transcripts from every institution attended.
- A Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement or a Declaration of Intent from your DPD Director (Dietetics Specialization ONLY).
- Competitive GRE scores (waived for applicants with a graduate degree but still recommended).
- Competitive TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam score if English is your second language. Minimum scores for admission and assistantships are:
- TOEFL: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo: 105
- A statement of purpose indicating career goals and research interests. The use of generative AI in essays must be disclosed and justified. Essays flagged as AI-generated without disclosure will not be reviewed.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Application process
Prospective students must apply online to the Graduate School.
