Key information
- Duration: Part-time (48 months, 4 to 5 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting May 2027 - Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting August 2027 - Apply before Aug 2027
- Language: English (IELTS 6.5)
- Credits: 62 SCH
- Delivered: Online
- Campus Location: Pasadena, United States
- Disciplines: Nutrition & Dietetics
Overview
Contribute to the future of nutrition science and the well-being of your clients with a Ph.D. in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. Through comprehensive training in functional biochemistry, the Integrative and Functional Nutrition course at Saybrook University will teach you to assess body dysfunctions and incorporate environmental, social, psychological, and physiological sciences into your integrative care practice.
Nutrition is a complex field of study. You will learn to simplify the subject for lay people and explain its intricacies in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. Visit the programme website for more information
Job Outcomes
Upon graduating from our online nutrition Ph.D. programme, you will have the skill set to work in a variety of rewarding careers, including:
- Nutrition consulting
- Health programme development
- Product development
- Research
- Higher education
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ethics in Health Care
- Integrative Approaches to Chronic Diseases
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3.3
English Requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- Completion of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a GPA of 3.3 or better
- Those with a master’s GPA of 3.0 to 3.3 may be conditionally accepted and required to take a lighter course load for at least one year
- Official transcripts showing completion of the following three pre-requisite science courses with a grade of B or above within the past 10 years: human nutrition, biochemistry or organic chemistry, and anatomy and/or physiology
- Those lacking one or more of these pre-requisites may be accepted but will be required to add the course/s to their programme curriculum
- Professional resume or CV
- Personal statement
- Writing sample (if the department chair determines the personal statement contains grammatical mistakes, spelling errors, or poorly organized text)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 33,229 AUD / year (≈ 23,808 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 33,229 AUD / year (≈ 23,808 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 33,229 AUD / year (≈ 23,808 USD / year)
