Doctor of Philosophy in Human Physiology - Nutrition

A nutrition track within the PhD in Human Physiology is available for those students wishing to specialize in nutrition. Dissertation research will be conducted under the supervision of nutrition faculty within the Department of Health Science. Applicants for the nutrition track will follow the general admission and degree requirements outlined for the PhD in Human Physiology, with the following modifications:

Undergraduate Prerequisites
Biology
Physiology
Statistics

In the PhD in Human Physiology program, youll have the chance to work with and be mentored by leading educators and researchers in their fields Many hold joint appointments with the BU School of Medicine, College of Arts & Sciences, and College of Engineering. They approach their research questions from multiple perspectives, too - from molecules to cells to circuits to behavior.

Because Boston University is a major research hub, youll be surrounded by an exceptional quantity, quality, and variety of cutting-edge researchmuch of it interdisciplinary. You can collaborate on your choice of specialized research projects that range from regulating skeletal muscle gene expression to the organization of the frontal cortex.

Youll also have access to research tools that make groundbreaking projects possible. To name just a few: transgenic mice, DNA microarrays, MRIs, and sophisticated neuroanatomical injections to visualize individual neurons.

The Benefits of Boston and Sargent
Beyond the University, there is Boston itself. Through the city's many academic and research institutions, youll find even more intellectual and educational opportunities.

Finally, keep your career opportunities in mind. With this doctoral degree from Sargent College, youll be well prepared for a career in research, education, or clinical work at a prestigious institution or innovative company. This list of program graduates is filled with excellent examples of doors that open to our graduates.

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in Human Physiology prepares the next generation of leading scientists that will shape research and education in universities, hospitals or clinics, and the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Our PhD program engages graduate students in cutting-edge research on novel and important biomedical questions across multiple disciplines, including experimental and computational neuroscience, neuropathology, muscle-cardiovascular-renal pathophysiology, cytoskeletal biology and signaling, and cancer biology.

Our outstanding facultyleaders in their respective fieldsprovide unsurpassed mentorship and training, creating individualized study programs to best fulfill each student's unique educational needs and professional development goals. Students in our program also benefit from a highly collaborative environment within our program, other departments within Boston University, and multidisciplinary interactions across Boston-area universities, hospitals, international research groups, and institutes.

Learning Outcomes
Students will:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of theory and existing research in physiology and/or neuroscience.
Synthesize existing knowledge, identify and access appropriate resources, and critically analyze and evaluate others findings to identify and design research questions in physiology and/or neuroscience.
Communicate research results in a manner appropriate to the audience.