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Purdue University
Overview
Purdue University / Department of Nutrition Science is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Human and clinical nutrition | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Public health and education | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Animal health | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biochemical and molecular nutrition | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biochemical and molecular nutrition | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Animal health | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Growth and development | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Public health and education | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Human and clinical nutrition | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Growth and development |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores in verbal and quantitative areas of 1000 or 300 on new scoring) Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum scores in verbal and quantitative areas of 1000 or 300 on new scoring) Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66
Applied
22
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 10th | January 10th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores in verbal and quantitative areas of 1000 or 300 on new scoring) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum scores in verbal and quantitative areas of 1000 or 300 on new scoring) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 77 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
81%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6.12% |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.04% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (26%)
Female (73%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time - 21
Part-time - 1
Male (7)
Female (15)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Nutrient requirements, nutrient metabolism, nutrition and disease prevention |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States