Admission is based on undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) grades, letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic potential and/or professional experience, and a personal statement of goals from the applicant. Applicants who wish to turn in GRE results are welcome to do so, but the test is not required** The Admissions Committee also examines the fit between the applicant’s goals and the goals of the program.
Applicants to the MSNS degree program must meet the minimum requirements for graduate study at the University of Texas at Austin. Admission requirements to the Graduate School and the graduate program in Nutritional Sciences are as follows:
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A bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States institution of higher learning OR proof of equivalent training at an institution outside the United States, as determined by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
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A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division course work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed.
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Successful completion of a biochemistry course from an accredited institution prior to enrollment (conditional admission can be given, pending completion of this course). If an applicant does not have a bachelor's degree in a biological science field, success in the program will be enhanced by completion of the following additional courses but are not required:
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Human Physiology
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Introductory Nutrition
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International applicants must have a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam (a minimum of 79 on the internet-based exam) or the IELTS exam (an overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination). For more information, please see: Graduate School Admissions for International Students
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Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional performance, including an assessment of their potential for success in graduate school. Personal recommendations are not acceptable.
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A personal statement regarding research and professional experience, goals, and how completion of the program will further those goals.
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Personal resume or CV, including relevant work and experience.
Fall Admissions | Spring Admissions | |
Application Open: | December 1 | August 1 |
Application Deadline: | July 15 | November 1 |
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the final deadline of the admissions cycle.
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