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Dec 10, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (GR)
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About the Program
The Interdepartmental Nutrition Graduate Program (INP) program aims to strengthen graduate education in nutrition science at Purdue University and to foster interdepartmental and interinstitutional nutrition research across multiple disciplines among the participating faculty. Emphasis will be on area capabilities in comparative nutrition. This interdisciplinary program provides access to the diversity of faculty expertise already present in existing departments. Program Website Program Requirements
9 Credits RequiredPrerequiste Courses (0 credits)
Graduate students outside the Nutrition Science major may wish to take the two prerequisite courses, listed below, to gain knowledge and training in nutrition science before pursuing advanced-level courses. These courses are not required. If students choose to take them, both courses can be included in a Plan of Study, but no credit hours will be counted toward the 9 total required for the concentration. Required Courses (9 credits)
Seminar Courses (0 credit)
Two semesters of NUTR 69500 are required. Advanced Nutrition Selectives (1-3 credits)
At least one Advanced Nutrition course, listed below, is required. Additional Information
Participating programs: - Animal Science, PHD
- Forestry and Natural Resources, PHD
- Health and Kinesiology, MS , Health and Kinesiology, PHD , & Health and Kinesiology/Gerontology, PHD
- Nutrition, MS , Nutrition, PHD , & Nutrition Science/Gerontology, PHD
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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