The Graduate Program in Nutrition and Food Sciences offers studies related to the biochemical and physiological properties of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats and proteins as applied to humans. Optional minor is 8 hours in related field.
Final exam is oral.
M.S. degree requires 30-36 hours of course work and research, and a thesis or professional paper must be submitted. Ph.D. requires 90 hours above bachelor's degree, including 6 hours for dissertation. B.B. Alford, Ph.D., Prof and Chair, Nutrition. H. Aukema, Ph.D., Asst Prof, Nutrition. L. Cashman, M.S., Asst Clin Prof.