The Ph.D. in nutrition science focuses on the physiological and biological aspects of foods and nutrients and their absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion; and seeks to identify effective strategies to improve the dietary intake among individuals and sub-groups (i.e., older adults, children) to prevent and treat disease, improve health and promote successful aging.
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September 2025
College of Health Sciences
Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19713, United States
A Master鈥檚 Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA > 3.3 or a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA > 3.3 for the MS to PhD bypass option.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 600 (paper based), or TOEFL IBT minimum score of 100.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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