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Apply online to the PhD program. The online application is fast, easy and secure. A $50 non-refundable fee is required.

March 15 | We accept applications year-round on a rolling basis. If you’d like to be considered for an assistantship, apply by March 15.

Applicants to the PhD program are expected to have an MS degree in nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university. Students with a BS degree who wish to enter the PhD program should apply to the MS in Nutrition Science program. A bypass of the MS degree into the PhD program may be possible based on academic performance and research potential observed during the first academic year.  

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.

You may submit a nutrition PhD application and upload your supplemental materials as they are ready. Please be aware we cannot currently offer application fee waivers for the Nutrition PhD program.

• Contact a faculty member in your area of interest to arrange an in-person or phone interview.

• Secure two recommendation forms Download pdf(83 KB) from people who have worked closely with you and have considerable knowledge of your academic performance.
  

• Request that your official transcripts from each college or university you have attended are sent to the department.
• Include a statement of career objectives and plans listing your area of concentration and research interests. This section is very important in the application process; complete with as much detail as possible.
  
• Include an assistantship qualification statement, if applicable. This should include any special skills, previous teaching/laboratory experience, research experience, etc.

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Apply online to the PhD program. The online application is fast, easy and secure. A $50 non-refundable fee is required.

• March 1 to be considered for fall semester
• Oct. 15 to be considered for spring semester

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

The University at Buffalo accepts English Language Proficiency scores from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson, and Duolingo. Please see the graduate admissions requirements here: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/requirements.html

You may submit a Nutrition PhD application and upload your supplemental materials as they are ready. Please be aware we cannot currently offer application fee waivers for the Nutrition PhD program.

• You will need to submit a copy of your biographical page (with picture) from your passport.
  
• Contact a faculty member in your area of interest to arrange an interview.

• Secure two recommendation forms Download pdf(83 KB) from individuals who have worked closely with you and have considerable knowledge of your academic performance.

• Request that your official transcripts from each college or university you have attended are sent to the department.
• Request that your official TOEFL scores are sent to the department.
  When requesting your TOEFL scores, use these reporting codes: Institution 2925; Department 77
• Include a statement of career objectives and plans listing your area of concentration and research interests. This section is very important in the application process; complete with as much detail as possible.
  

• Please note that depending on your educational background, the faculty admissions committee may require you to submit a WES Course-by-Course Evaluation. You can inquire about this at phhp.ens.grad@buffalo.edu