{"id":43,"date":"2026-08-05T13:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T17:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:37:06","slug":"nutritional-sciences-phd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/academics\/graduate-programs\/nutritional-sciences-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutritional Sciences, PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/295786_20200603_Empty_WOO_003-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutritional Sciences, PhD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PhD in Nutritional Sciences prepares scholars to advance our understanding of how diet, nutrients, and food systems shape human health. Through coursework and research, students develop&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in areas such as metabolism, chronic disease prevention, public health nutrition, and food policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#rfi\">Request Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Program overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why this program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#careers\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#featured-courses\">Featured Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#admissions\">Admissions &amp; Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nutritional Sciences&nbsp;PhD program&nbsp;offers two distinct concentrations designed to prepare scholars for impactful careers across diverse sectors. The Biomedical Nutrition Science concentration equips graduates with advanced knowledge and skills that open doors to excellent opportunities in applied, industrial, research, and academic health settings. The Community Nutrition concentration takes a population-focused approach, preparing students for research, teaching, and advanced-level practice across institutions of higher education, government, and the public and private sectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both pathways combine coursework with independent research to develop the&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;needed to address today\u2019s most pressing nutrition challenges, from understanding how nutrients influence disease at the cellular level to translating evidence-based interventions into real-world community health solutions. Graduates leave the program as well-rounded scholars and practitioners ready to drive meaningful change wherever their careers take them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-horizontal-single has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-959aad3a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-horizontal-single has-light-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-037d3c25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f67e4b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concentrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomedical Nutrition Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Nutrition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why study Nutritional Sciences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nutrition sits at the intersection of science, public health, and human well-being, making it one of the most relevant and dynamic fields of our time. Chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are deeply tied to diet, yet significant gaps&nbsp;remain&nbsp;in our understanding of how nutrients interact with the body and communities at scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The demand for credentialed nutrition scientists continues to grow across academia, government agencies, healthcare systems, and the food industry. By pursuing doctoral study in Nutritional Sciences, you join a field where your work has the potential to shape dietary guidelines, improve population health, and&nbsp;ultimately save&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"careers\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you do with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences after graduation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy Advisor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analyzes and shapes legislation or organizational policy on nutrition and public health issues. Researches evidence, drafts recommendations, and advises government agencies, nonprofits, or companies on regulatory strategy, often influencing food labeling, school meal standards, or health program funding decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Development Specialist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creates and refines food or nutrition products, from concept through formulation and testing. Works with food scientists and marketing teams in the food industry to ensure products meet nutritional standards, taste expectations, regulatory requirements, and consumer market demands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Health Nutritionist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designs and evaluates population-level nutrition programs addressing issues like food insecurity, obesity, or maternal health. Works within government agencies or nonprofits, using epidemiological data to shape interventions, policies, and community initiatives that improve nutrition outcomes across large populations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical Nutrition Researcher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conducts scientific studies examining how diet affects disease prevention, treatment, and health outcomes. Typically based in academic or hospital settings, designing trials, analyzing data, and publishing findings that advance evidence-based nutrition practice and inform clinical guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"featured-courses\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Trends in Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentations on current nutrition topics and trends by students, faculty, and outside speakers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applied Human Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overview of nutrient functions in fundamental biological processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitamins and Minerals 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