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PhD of Nutritional Sciences
- Moscow, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A nutrition science degree combined with health behaviour training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Nutritional Sciences can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Nutritionist
- Public health nutritionist
- Clinical nutritionist
- Food scientist
- Community health specialist
- Health and wellness coach
Curriculum
- Four-year major: anatomy and physiology
- Nutritional sciences
- Health behavior and promotion
- Microbiology
- Human pathophysiology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Statistics
- Community nutrition
- Advanced human nutrition and lifespan nutrition. Guaranteed internship
- No capstone named
- Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Four years of study (120 semester credits)
- Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
- A 3.0 post-graduate degree
- Or faculty support letter)
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose and CV
- GRE where the programme requires it
- Proof of funds for the I-20
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Four years of study (120 semester credits), Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits, A 3.0 post-graduate degree, Or faculty support letter), Official transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose and CV, GRE where the programme requires it, Proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 58
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
- Spring
- Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
- English proof (the applicable IELTS score
- Duolingo 115
- TOEFL
- PTE 58)
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
- Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
- Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,197 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Moscow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 78 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,197 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,428 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 58.