Nutrition Graduate Major (MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis (MS, PhD)
- Ecampus (MS hybrid)
Options available:
The School of Nutrition and Public Health offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in nutrition. The program of study integrates multiple disciplines relevant to nutrition, including molecular, biochemical, physiological and clinical nutrition. The overall goal of the program is for the student to gain a "cutting-edge" understanding of contemporary issues in nutrition and apply these concepts to human health.
Research in nutrition is focused on human nutrition and nutrient effects on physiological systems impacting human health. Our research programs seek the discovery of new knowledge, information, techniques and/or interventions that can promote the optimal health of individuals and families in Oregon, nationally, and worldwide. Depending on the option, either thesis or non-thesis based original research, or a capstone project, is required for the MS degree. Successful defense of scholarly research in a doctoral dissertation must be completed as part of the requirements for the PhD degree.
Since nutrition builds upon the natural sciences, entering graduate students should have a strong background in chemistry, physiology, nutrition, statistics, and biochemistry.
Depending upon their option, graduates are prepared for positions in academic research and teaching, research and development in industry or government, or practice in nutrition and dietetics.
Information on the nutrition graduate program graduate fellowships and assistantships is available at the website.
For additional information about the college and school, visit the website.
Major Code: 4660
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
MS
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| NUTR 507 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| Required Option | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 44-49 | |
Professional Dietetics (available hybrid via Ecampus) | ||
Nutrition Research (available at Corvallis campus) | ||
| Total Credits | 45-50 | |
PhD
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| GRAD 520 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH | 2 |
| HHS 620 | DOCTORAL GRANT WRITING SEMINAR | 4 |
| NUTR 603 | THESIS (repeatable) | 36 |
| NUTR 607 | SEMINAR | 3 |
| NUTR 617 | ADVANCED MACRONUTRIENT METABOLISM | 3 |
| NUTR 618 | ADVANCED MICRONUTRIENT METABOLISM | 3 |
| NUTR 699 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN NUTRITION RESEARCH | 6 |
| ST 511 | METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | 3-4 |
| or H 524 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS | |
| or ST 536 | R PROGRAMMING FOR DATA | |
| Electives | ||
| Select additional courses in consultation with the Nutrition Faculty Advisor | 47-48 | |
| Total Credits | 108 | |
Major Code: 4660