About PhD Program,
The PhD program in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology trains students interested in conducting translational research on the metabolic basis of disease.
Our unique program, generally completed in four to five years, focuses on the primary literature and teaches students the latest technologies needed to be elite scientists and research scholars.
Students generally align their courses along with one of the following tracks:
- Nutrition & Integrative Physiology
- Molecular Metabolism
Students have the option to refine coursework requirements in consultation with their thesis mentor and advisory committee.
The bulk of this program revolves around the doctoral dissertation, which generally culminates in the publication of two to four papers describing original research findings in the medical literature.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- The first and most essential step in obtaining entry into the NUIP doctoral program isidentifying a faculty mentor. Students must ask prospective mentors for a letter of support that expresses a willingness to support the candidate’s research and stipend.
- Completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, physiology, or a related field in the health sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, etc.) and a strong interest in research, teaching, and service in the discipline.
- Completed all the required prerequisites.
- Submit a complete application via the FutureU portalby the deadline.
- Finally, candidates must be admitted by the Graduate School and the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Students in the Ph.D. program are responsible for tuition based on the schedule published by the graduate school at the University of Utah.
The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology offers financial assistance to most students through the award of Teaching (TA) and Research (RA) Assistantships. These positions provide financial assistance to graduate students in exchange for teaching/research and/or service related work for the department. A full assistantship provides a tuition waiver and a stipend paid throughout the academic year; these are usually reserved for doctoral students.
Application Requirement,
LETTER OF SUPPORT
CURRICULUM VITAE or RESUME
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
THREE (3) ACADEMIC LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (LoR)
PREREQUISITES AND COURSES SECTION
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST SCORES (TOEFL or IELTS)
TRANSCRIPTS
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. The application fee must be paid in order to consider your application complete.
