Candidates for graduate study in Nutrition Sciences need a background in chemistry, physics, mathematics, bacteriology, and physiology. Prior coursework in nutrition science is desirable. If deficient in these areas, a student may be accepted with the understanding that the supervisory committee will require competence equivalent to a BS degree in nutrition and food sciences in the preliminary (MS) or comprehensive (Ph.D.) examination.  Students must meet some departmental requirements in addition to requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. The following minimum Graduate Record Examination scores are required for admission: Verbal, 470; Quantitative, 530; Analytical, 500; and Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical combined, 1,500.  One year of general chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry; and math at least equivalent to college algebra must be completed before matriculation. If taken as a graduate student, these courses will not be counted as graduate credit.  Before being accepted to work toward a Ph.D. degree, a student must have obtained an MS degree or have a manuscript reporting original research accepted for publication in a refereed journal. 

Before being accepted into the department, potential graduate students must be accepted by a faculty member who is willing to add them to his or her research team.