Program Requirements
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses
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NUTR 695 Human Nutrition Research Orientation (1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Orientation to graduate studies in nutrition including research ethics and safety training, library and literature search skills.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Marquis, Grace (Fall)
Restriction(s): Open to graduate students in Human Nutrition only.
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NUTR 701 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : An examination that must be passed by all doctoral candidates in order to continue in the doctoral program.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Marquis, Grace (Fall) Mailloux, Ryan (Winter)
See Faculty Regulations
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NUTR 796 PhD Research Presentation (1 credit)
Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics : Presentation of advanced thesis research in Colloquium towards the end of the program.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: Gillis, Chelsia (Fall) Chevalier, Stephanie (Winter)
