Program in Nutritional Sciences
Piscataway, NJ
32
Students
Urban
Setting
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Program in Nutritional Sciences
Overview
Rutgers University–New Brunswick / Program in Nutritional Sciences is located in Piscataway, NJ, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Written qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
49
Applied
18
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 560 TOEFL IBT score: 83 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
32
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
81%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.38% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.13% |
| White or Caucasian | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 6.25% |
Gender
Male (12%)
Female (87%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time (37)
Part-time (0)
Male (19)
Female (18)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Nutrition and gene expression, nutrition and disease (obesity, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, alcohol), community nutrition and nutrition education, cellular lipid transport and metabolism |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
65 Davidson Road
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Contact
Dawn Brasaemle
Phone: 732-445-4636
Phone: 732-445-4636