Nutrition, PhD video

Nutrition, PhD

School of Public Health

Program Description

The Nutrition, PhD degree program will provide the advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies required to meet the increasing needs of public health nutrition in the areas of program management, leadership, and research. The program offers training for a career where advanced analytical and conceptual capabilities are required - teaching, research, consultation, and top-level administration. Student research and the dissertation are key components in developing critical thinking related to public health nutrition. Traditionally, research in the Department of Nutrition has focused on the roles plant-based dietary practices play in the health and disease status of individuals.

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Program Length

3 to 5 years (12 to 20 quarters)

Possible Careers

Nutritional Consultant, University Professor, Nutrition Programming Director

Admissions Requirements

  1. Master's degree in nutrition preferred; or an M.S. or M.P.H. degree with completion of all prerequisite courses; or a health professional degree at the master's level or higher (M.D. or equivalent)
  2. Transcripts from all universities attended
  3. Three letters of reference
  4. Official GRE scores (scores in the 40th percentile and above in each of the three test sections is considered competitive)
  5. GPA of 3.5 or higher

Prerequisites

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Advanced biochemistry (may be taken concurrently with the program)
  • General chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
Integrating faith and health
Integrating faith and health
Integrating faith and health
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year 2023-2024

Year of Program
Months Enrolled 		Year 1
9 		Year 2
12 		Year 3
12 		Year 4
12
Tuition & Fees $29,985 $33,980 $12,980 $9,980
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance
(May or may not be purchased through the school) 		$1,050 0 0 0

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

Year of Program
Months Enrolled 		Year 1
9 		Year 2
12 		Year 3
12 		Year 4
12
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance)
Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
  • On Campus Dorm
    		•  $10,800 $14,400 $14,400 $14,400
  • LLU Owned Rental Property
    		•  $17,280 $23,040 $23,040 $23,040
  • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents
    		• $18,180 $24,240 $24,240 $24,240
  • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents
    		•  $6,480 $8,640 $8,640 $8,640
  • Off Campus
    		•  $17,280 $23,040 $23,040 $23,040
    Transportation Allowance $3,150 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200
    Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,700 $3,600 $3,600 $3,600
    Federal Student Loan Fees $348 $392 $392 $392
    Cost of Obtaining Professional License 0 0 0 0
    Dependent Care
    (See Budget Revision Request form)     		Available upon Request
    Disability-Related Expenses
    (See Budget Revision Request form)     		Available upon Request

    Notes

    • Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
    • Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
    • To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.
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