Applied Nutrition Programs

Undergrad. Program | Dietetics | Master's Program | Doctoral Program
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APPLIED NUTRITION | DIETETICS | PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION

The Program in a Nutshell...

This program prepares well qualified students for careers in research and teaching at the cutting edge of Modern Nutrition. Students who want to obtain a PhD degree are admitted through the Biomedical Sciences Training Program or directly to the Nutrition Department. The graduate program includes courses, seminars and journal clubs, notwithstanding the performance of original research.

Undergraduate Programs...

The undergraduate program offers the following areas of studies:

– B.S. in Nutrition – B.A. in Nutrition – B.S. in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism – B.A. in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism – Minor in Nutrition

DIDACTIC PROGRAM in DIETETICS

Dietetics is a science that deals with people, food and health. Dietitians work in a variety os settings and functions as members of a healthcare team. As health professionals, dietitians must possess and maintain the credentials of a Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or Licensed Dietitian (LD). For more details on how to become a dietitian, visit the American Dietetic Association's web site at: http://www.eatright.org/careers.html.

— Please visit this link for complete imformation about our Didactic Program in Dietetics.

MASTER's PROGRAMS . . .

The master's program offers the following areas of studies:

– Master's of Science in Nutrition – Master's of Science in Public Health Nutrition – Coordinated Dietetic Internship \| Master's Degree Program

DOCTORAL PROGRAM

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. For degree requirements and curriculum, please visit this link.
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.

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