Students planning on pursuing an academic career that includes teaching and research in the Basic Science or Applied Components of Nutrition need to complete a Doctoral Degree.

The CWRU Ph.D. program in Nutrition is individualized to meet the goals of the student. Faculty members are readily available for in-depth consultation and guidance. See 'Faculty Directory' to read about the research interests of our faculty members.

The graduate program includes courses, formal and informal seminars, and most importantly, the performance of original research. Major emphasis is placed on the research project. By the end of the first semester, the student chooses a research advisor from the participating faculty members. The student's interest is a primary factor in the choice of advisors, who provide research training in Nutritional Biochemistry/Metabolism, Molecular Nutrition and Applied Nutrition.

The department has laboratories equipped with Gas Chromatographs, Mass Spectrometers as well as animal laboratories and an organic chemistry laboratory.

Graduate students will also have completed studies in clinical settings through close cooperation with other departments and medical centers.











Completion of the following is required prior to starting doctoral coursework:

1. The M.S. in Nutrition (or equivalent). This requirement may be waived for the individual with exceptional academic records and research potential.

2. Upon admission to the Doctoral Program in Nutrition, the department Chair assigns the student a selected academic advisor from the doctoral level faculty.