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Graduate Program in Human Nutrition


Undergraduate Prerequisites
The program’s approach to graduate study in Human Nutrition is quantitative; therefore, applicants should have demonstrated competency in the coursework or its equivalent listed below.

Applying to the M.S. in Human Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) program requires special planning.  Students are admitted during the Fall and Winter quarters only, however, all students must enroll in the prerequisite courses offered online at Drexel in the summer prior to their start term. For students starting in the winter quarter, the program will require at least 2-1/2 years to complete. The first consideration before submitting an application is whether all prerequisites have been met.  Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that transcripts can be reviewed and prerequisites determined.

Prerequisites

• 1 year English composition and/or literature
• 1 semester general biology with lab to include cells and genetics
• 1 - 2 semesters general chemistry with lab
• 1 semester organic chemistry with lab
• 1 semester biochemistry with lab
• 1 semester human physiology with lab or 2 semesters anatomy & physiology with lab
• 1 semester basic food preparation (DPD track only)
• 1 semester quantity foods  (DPD track only)
• 1 semester general psychology
• 1 semester statistic
• 1 semester nutrition
  
  Prerequisite courses required through Drexel:
  
  NFS 111 Introduction to Dietetics (1.0) (DPD track only)
  NFS 220 Normal & Lifespan Nutrition (4.0)
  NFS 370 Foodservice Systems Management (4.0)  (DPD track only)

Doctoral Program Admission Requirements
Human Nutrition is a part of the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, and the Doctor of Philosophy requirements are those of the department. The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 90 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree. Depending on the applicant’s background, a qualifying examination may be required. Candidates must demonstrate appropriate scientific scholarship and the ability to conduct independent research representing a significant contribution to their chosen field. Ph.D. students must pass a candidacy examination and an oral defense of their dissertations. Applicants interested in the Ph.D. program should contact potential major professors for an appointment to discuss research interests.