DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (NUTRITION)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition) (PhD N) program provides a holistic view of nutrition, in-depth knowledge of nutritional science, research competence and adequate understanding of the disciplines related to nutrition, such as biochemistry, food, education, health, and the behavioral sciences. Its highlight is the conduct of original research which makes a significant contribution to knowledge and reflects independent and creative work.
PhD NUTRITION CURRICULUM
The Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition) (PhD N) program requires a total of 52-59 units beyond the bachelor's degree. Of these, 12 units are for the dissertation.
CORE COURSES
Nutr 240 - Measurement and Evaluation of Nutritional Status I (3 units)
Methods for assessing dietary intakes of populations and individuals; appropriate uses of dietary assessment methods.
(Prerequisite: Graduate Statistics course, Nutr 201 or Nutr 202)
Nutr 240.1 - Measurement and Evaluation of Nutritional Status II (2 units)
Continuation of Nutr 240.
Nutr 270 - Molecular Nutrition I (3 units)
Nutrients in cellular structure and metabolism and their interrelationships.
Nutr 270.1 - Molecular Nutrition II (3 units)
Continuation of Nutr 270.
Nutr 290 - Nutrition Research I (3 units)
Principles, methods and tools in nutrition research. Data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Nutr 290.1 - Nutrition Research II (3 units)
Continuation of Nutr 290.
Nutr 350 - Readings in Food and Nutrition (3 units)
May be taken more than one for a maximum of 6 units.
HE 390 - Graduate Seminar* (1 unit)
(Prerequisite: completion of 6 units of core courses)
*To be taken thrice
MINOR COURSES
In any one relevant field of study outside the College of Home Economics. (10-12 units)
ELECTIVE COURSES IN NUTRITION
Nutr 220 - Food System (2 units)
Production, harvest, storage, processing, distribution and consumption of food.
Nutr 230 - Selected Aspects of Food Science and Nutrition (3 units)
Food and nutrition topics related to food systems, food security and food safety.
Nutr 235 - Ecology of Nutrition (3 units)
Biological, socio-demographic, cultural, economic, political and environmental factors affecting food and nutrition of individuals and population groups.
Nutr 250 - Advances in Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 units)
Pathophysiology of diseases and its nutritional implications; rationale for dietary modification and dietary management. Interaction between diet and other modalities of treatment.
(Prerequisite: Nutr 201 and Nutr 202)
Nutr 250.1 - Advances in Medical Nutrition Therapy II (2 units)
Continuation of Nutrition 250.
Nutr 260 - Planning and Management of Food and Nutrition Programs (3 units)
Theories, principles and processes of food and nutrition programs in various settings.
Nutr 260.1 - Planning and Management of Food and Nutrition Programs II (2 units)
Continuation of Nutr 260.
COGNATE
4-6 units: Based on the student's particular interest
DISSERTATION
Nutr 400 - Dissertation (12 units)