Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition

Careers

Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition (BMN) graduates at Tufts University emerge with a set of basic science, nutrition, investigative, analytical, and quantitative skills that will enable them to play leading roles in academics, government agencies or private industry.

Here are a few examples of careers chosen by recent graduates of BMN:

• Postdoctoral Fellow in academia or private industry
• Faculty position in academia
• Scientist for a biotechnology, food, or pharmaceutical company
• Advisory position in government
• Data analyst for population based studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Modern Biology Techniques
• Practicum in Bioresearch Techniques
• Food from Production to Marketplace
• Community and Public Health Nutrition
• Economics for Food Policy Analysis
• Determinants of U.S. Food Policy
• Science-Based Interventions for Child Malnutrition

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE® General Test: Required

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL iBT: 100
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• Online Application
• Résumé
• Personal Statement
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Academic Transcripts — Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts to their online applications for use in the application review process. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate study are required from those who enroll in the program and must be received prior to the start of your entering semester.
• The GRE is optional for all degree programs. Applicants to the Ph.D. program are strongly encouraged to submit GRE scores as they can be helpful in the Admissions Committee's assessment of readiness for doctoral study.
• International Students — In addition to admissions requirements, international students must demonstrate an adequate command of the English language.
• Application Fee

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 32,521 AUD / year (≈ 22,500 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 32,521 AUD / year (≈ 22,500 USD / year)
• Domestic / In-State: 32,521 AUD / year (≈ 22,500 USD / year)

Living costs — Medford, United States

2,107–4,364 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.