Overview

Program in Nutrition Sciences / Program in Nutrition Sciences is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	35
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE or MAT Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

77

Applied

55

Accepted

51

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

60

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE or MAT
Master's Degree Requirements	Letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships

Student Body

107

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	7.48%
White or Caucasian	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	3.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	5.61%
Unknown	0.93%

Gender

Male (10%)

Female (89%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Energy metabolism, obesity, body composition, cancer prevention, bone metabolism, diabetes
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL  35294
United States

Contact Dr. Timothy Garvey MD
Chair
Email: garveyt@uab.edu
Phone: 205-934-6103
Fax: 205-975-4065

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