Overview
This Nutrition PhD program is offered at Mississippi State University.
Key facts:
A Master of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Nutrition is offered by selecting courses in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion; Statistics; and Biochemistry. The Master of Science in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a Nutrition concentration requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit (including 6 hours of research/thesis), a research thesis, and a final defense. At least 12 hours of coursework must be taken at…
the 8000-level.
A student pursing the Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Nutrition selects courses in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion and in Biochemistry and Statistics. A Master of Science in Nutrition or Health Promotion will be considered to meet the prerequisites for study towards a doctorate. A student from other disciplines may be required to take leveling courses generally not to exceed 15 semester hours.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nutrition Assessment
- Analysis of Food Products
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dairy Foods Processing
- Quality Assurance of Food Products
- Food Packaging
- Social-Cultural Aspects of Food
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
2.7
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test — 120
- TOEFL® iBT — 71
- IELTS — 4.5
General requirements
- To earn the doctoral degree, a candidate must demonstrate mastery of a particular field of knowledge, of the techniques of research, and of the correlation of their specialty with the larger areas of knowledge, especially those directly related to their field of interest.
- Refer to Graduate Degrees and Majors Offered for a complete list of Doctoral programs.
- Check Requirements Quick Reference for admission requirements for specific programs.
- Consult Admissions Information and the specific doctoral program description in the correct College and Degree Programs section.
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline.
- Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline.
- Starting June 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027, International This is an estimated deadline.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline.
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027, International This is an estimated deadline.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Starkville, United States
Disciplines
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Health Sciences
- Food Science
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 38,989 AUD / year (≈ 27,637 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 38,989 AUD / year (≈ 27,637 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 14,181 AUD / year (≈ 10,052 USD / year)
Living costs
Starkville, United States: 1,129-1,834 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
