PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition

The Ph.D. in Nutrition is designed to prepare the student for a professional career in Nutrition through a combination of coursework and research. Students with a human nutrition interest are encouraged to add elective courses in epidemiology or exercise science to their program of study. Students with an interest in molecular nutrition are encouraged to add courses in molecular and cell biology and advanced courses in Biochemistry & Biophysics to their program of study. All entering Ph.D. students are expected to have proficiency in human nutrition, biochemistry and physiology equivalent to NUTR 417 & 418, BB 450 & 451 and Z 430-432. Exercise physiology can substitute for 1 quarter of the 3 quarter course in human physiology. If the student does not have proficiency (minimal competence) in one or more of these courses, these courses will be added to the program of study. The OSU Graduate School requires a minimum of 108 credits beyond the BS for the Ph.D. Time limit for completion of the Ph.D. degree is governed by the Graduate School: The time critical element is the time between the successful completion of the oral preliminary examination and the final oral examination of the dissertation. This time cannot be more than five years. The oral preliminary exam is to be successfully completed before entering the 3rd year in the program. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the Ph.D. degree in Nutrition, students will demonstrate: Knowledge and scholarship Identify and conduct original research and scholarship in the field of nutrition. Communication Effectively communicate in their field of study. Critical thinking and problem solving Think critically, creatively and solve problems in their field of study. Ethical Conduct Conduct research in an ethical and responsible manner. Professional Development Demonstrate attributes of professional development consistent with the expectation within their field of study.