NC State’s interdepartmental graduate nutrition program is comprised of faculty and staff from various departments, including:
You may complete thesis work with faculty in any of these departments.
Contact Dr. Suzie Goodell, the Director of Graduate Programs for Nutrition Science, or Pam Van Emden, the Administrative Support Specialist for Nutrition.
Matthew Warren found research success in his dissertation studies by examining the vitamin D metabolism in the chicken model to potentially translate those findings to medicine for humans. But he claims his "most significant” experience at NC State was discovering the importance of peer mentoring.
Read about Warren's experienceOur research-intensive Ph.D. program culminates in a dissertation. Written and oral preliminary examinations occur between the end of the second year of graduate study and one semester before the final oral examination. The advisory committee administers exams for admission to candidacy.
Typical requirements include:
Students are expected to have a strong background in math and chemistry. Additional graduate courses in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, and physiology are available to enhance the primary science support areas. We also encourage students to pursue a minor in another program or department. The student and their faculty advisory committee will agree on the final course selection for a plan of work.
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