2014-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Nutrition Science (Graduate)
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Website URL:
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/gradnutrition/
Department/School Head:
Nutrition Science Head: Connie Weaver
Admissions Requirements:
GRE® scores on each standard section should each be greater than the 50th percentile. (ETS institutional code for Purdue University is 163).
TOEFL® iBT® score of 85 (with section scores of at least 20). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score (>6.5) and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score (>58) are also accepted. This test requirement is waived if you have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree within the last 24 months from a school where English is the primary language of instruction in a country/location where English is the native language.
Three letters of recommendation from people who know your academic strengths and can comment on your suitability for graduate studies in a research-focused program.
Original transcripts for academic institutions you have attended.
A statement of purpose (1500 words long) that clearly describes why you are interested in a graduate nutrition degree; the type of nutrition research do you want to do, and the reason you want to attend Purdue to achieve your goals. You should also explain any special circumstances that would influence the review of your application (e.g. a poor semester).
Academic Programs:
Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Programs:
Nutrition Science at Purdue University has an excellent national and international reputation. We offer programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. These research-focused programs that combine course work with mentored research projects. The MS degree requires completion of a thesis and the PhD degree requires completion of a dissertation. All students interested in a graduate degree in Nutrition Science enter Purdue University through the Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP). This is an umbrella program that coordinates nutrition-related training and research activities at Purdue University. The average length of time to attain a MS degree is 2.4 years while the average time to a PhD degree is 4.7 years.
Concentration (Areas of Study):
Students entering the graduate nutrition programs can focus their training by concentrating in one of several areas:
- Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition where the focus is on examining mechanisms controlling nutrient metabolism or defining diet-disease relationships using the disciplines of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, genetics, and physiology.
- Animal Health, Growth and Development where the focus is on promoting growth and development of production animals in studies that depend upon the sciences of physiology and biochemistry.
- Human and Clinical Nutrition where research is done in human populations to translate basic research findings into clinical practice.
- Public Health and Education where nutrition issues are examined in populations or where studies are done to influence the nutrition knowledge of the general public.
In addition to the concentration areas listed above, students can also combined their nutrition training with a dual degree in Gerontology or in the multidisciplinary focus area of Ingestive Behavior.
Regular Graduate Faculty by Rank:
Distinguished Professors:
- Connie Weaver
- James Fleet
- Richard Mattes
Professor:
- Wayne Campbell
- Mario Ferruzzi
- Charles Santerre
- Dennis Savaiano
- Jon Story
- Dorothy Teegarden
- Qing Jiang
Associate Professor:
- Kimberly Buhman
- John Burgess
- James Daniel
Assistant Professor:
- Mridul Datta
- Heather Eicher-Miller
- Jessica Ellis
- Nana Gletsu Miller
- Ryan Grant
- Tara Henagan
- Kathleen Hill Gallant
- Silvia Stan
- Barbara Stefanska
Adjunct Faculty:
- Carol Boushey
- Meryl Wastney
Courtesy Appointments:
- Randy Black
- Shawn Donkin
- Gerald Hyner
- Kee-Hong Kim
- Sophie Lelievre
- Roseann Lyle
- Jean-Christopher Rochet
- Darlene Sedlock
ProgramsDoctoralMaster’sCoursesNutrition Science
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