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Nutrition at Purdue University has an excellent national
and international reputation. We offer programs leading to
the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Our
foods and nutrition faculty have distinguished themselves
through teaching and research, and our students enjoy a faculty-to-student
ratio of 1:2.5. Our students have opportunity to participate in an active graduate student group.
All students interested in a graduate degree in nutrition
enter Purdue University through the Interdepartmental
Nutrition Program. This is the umbrella program that coordinates nutrition-related
training and research activities at Purdue University. The
average length of time to attain a PhD degree is three years
post master's, or five years without a master's.
Training is provided in one of the following Emphasis
Groups:
Students who are interested in food science have several
options:
- If your interest is in how foods or food components influence
the health of people or animals, you should apply to the
INP. The INP has faculty with expertise in food toxicology,
sensory evaluation, product formulation, botanicals, and
consumer behavior.
- If you are interested in nutrition in aging populations,
you may choose to complete a Dual-Title PhD in Gerontology or you may complete a Graduate
Certificate in Gerontology while you are studying
for your degree. Please notify us of your interest in
the personal statement that is a part of your application
or in the information you supply us before applying.
If you would like to talk to a current graduate student
in the Department of Foods and Nutrition, you can contact
Mary-Jon Ludy at mludy@purdue.edu.
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