PHD CURRICULUM
PhD students may complete program courses in the (a) Nutrition, (b) Integrative Physiology, or (c) Molecular Metabolism tracks, with the dissertation advisory committee having the option to revise course requirements to meet the needs of the student.
Coursework generally takes two years to complete with the rest of the program (total of four to five years) centered on the dissertation research.
EMPHASIS AREAS
- Nutrition: 24.5 credits from major, six credits + dissertation hours
- Integrative Physiology: 24 credits from major, six credits from electives + dissertation hours
- Molecular Metabolism:
NUTRITION EMPHASIS
72 minimum credit hours required, 22 minimum credit hours for NUIP 7970 Dissertation research. Ph.D. program may extend beyond year 5 if program of study milestones are delayed.
- Students may modify Program of Study courses with approval from the Supervisory Committee
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | COURSE OCCURANCE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
FIRST YEAR |
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| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 6440 | Macronutrient Metabolism | MW 9:40-11:40 AM | 4 |
| NUIP 6450 | Nutritional Biochemistry | TTh 8:30-10:30 AM | 3 |
| KINES 7102 | Research Methods | T 4:35-7:00 PM | 3 |
| PHIL /MBIOL 7570 | Research Ethics | W 4:00-5:20 PM | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
11 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
|
KINES 7103 or MBIOL 6490 or PBHLT 6100 |
Design and Analysis l or Intro Biostatistics using R or Biostatistics 1 |
T 4:35-7:05 PM TTh 9-10:20 AM; M 3-3:50 PM TTh 9-10:20 AM |
3 2 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 1-3 | |
| Elective | Elective | 1-3 | |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | W 3-5 PM - once a month | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9-11 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7950 | Independent Study - Doctoral | Does Not Meet | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
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| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research (if needed) | Does Not Meet | 0-3 |
| BIOC 6600 | Regulation of Metabolic | TTh 9:30-11:00 AM | 1.5 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| Elective | Elective | 1-3 | |
| Elective | Elective | 1-3 | |
| TOTAL | 9-11.5 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7950 | Independent Studies - Doctoral | Does Not Meet | 4 |
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research | Does Not Meet | 4 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research | Does Not Meet | 1-3 |
| THIRD - FIFTH YEAR | |||
| FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS | |||
| NUIP 7970 |
Dissertation Research, Ph.D. TA duties (1st semester only) |
Does Not Meet | 3-9 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar (Spring only) | TBD | 1 |
| SUMMER TERM | |||
|
NUIP 7970 |
Dissertation Research |
Does Not Meet | 1-3 |
| TOTAL COURSE WORK CREDITS | 72 (minimum) | ||
Identical / similar courses taken as part of a Master’s Degree program may be transferred into this PhD curriculum upon approval of supervisory committee. For most students, the program takes four to five years to complete.
INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY EMPHASIS
72 minimum credit hours required, 22 minimum credit hours from NUIP 7970 Dissertation research. Ph.D. program my extend beyond year 5 in program of study milestones are delayed.
- Students may modify Program of Study courses with approval from the Supervisory Committee
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | COURSE OCCURANCE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
FIRST YEAR |
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| FALL SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 6440* or NUIP 6384 |
Metabolism of Macronutrients or Cardiovascular Physiology |
MW 9:40 - 11:40 AM M 4:35-7:05 PM |
4 3 |
| Elective | Elective (NUIP 7960 recommended) | 1-3 | |
| KINES 7102 | Research Methods | T 4:35-7:00 PM | 3 |
| PHIL / MBIOL 7570 | Research Ethics | W 4:00-5:20 PM | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
9-11 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 7970 |
Dissertation Research (if needed) | Does Not Meet | 0-3 |
|
KINES 7103 or MBIOL 6490 or PBHLT 6100 |
Design and Analysis l or Intro Biostatistics using R or Biostatistics 1 |
T 4:35-7:05 PM TTh 9-10:20 AM; M 3-3:50 PM TTh 9-10:20 AM |
3 2 3 |
|
NUIP 6381 |
Pulmonary Physiology |
M 4:35-7:05 PM |
3 |
| Elective | Elective |
1-3 |
|
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | W 3-5 PM - once a month | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9-11 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 7950 or NUIP 7970 |
Independent Study or Dissertation Research |
Does Not Meet | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
|||
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research (if needed) | Does Not Meet | 0-3 |
| Elective | Elective | 1-3 | |
|
NUIP 6440* or NUIP 6384 |
Metabolism of Macronutrients or Cardiovascular Physiology |
MW 9:40 - 11:40 AM M 4:35-7:05 PM |
4 3 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9-11 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7950 | Independent Study of Core Competencies | Does Not Meet | 4 |
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research | Does Not Meet | 1 |
|
NUIP 6383 |
Muscle Physiology |
T 4:35-7:05 PM |
3 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9 | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 7950 or NUIP 7970 |
Independent Study or Dissertation Research |
3 | |
| THIRD - FIFTH YEAR | |||
| FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS | |||
| NUIP 7970 |
Dissertation Research, Ph.D. TA duties (1st semester of year 3 only) |
Does Not Meet | 3-9 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar (Spring only) | TBD | 1 |
| SUMMER TERM | |||
|
NUIP 7950 or NUIP 7970 |
Independent Study or Dissertation Research |
Does Not Meet | 3 |
| TOTAL COURSE WORK CREDITS | 72 (minimum) | ||
Identical / similar courses taken as part of a Master’s Degree program may be transferred into this PhD curriculum upon approval of supervisory committee. For most students, the program takes four to five years to complete.
*Please note that NUIP 6384 is offered every other Fall semester while NUIP 6440 is offered every Fall. Therefore, in Fall semester students will take NUIP 6384 if it is offered, and NUIP 6440 the following Fall.
MOLECULAR METABOLISM EMPHASIS
72 minimum credit hours required, 22 minimum credit hours from NUIP 7970 Dissertation research. Ph.D. program my extend beyond year 5 in program of study milestones are delayed.
- Students may modify Program of Study courses with approval from the Supervisory Committee
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | COURSE OCCURANCE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
FIRST YEAR |
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| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| MBIOL 6500 | Foundations of Molecular Biology | MWF 9:00-11:00 AM | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 1.5-3 | |
| Elective | Elective | 1.5-3 | |
| PHIL/MBIOL 7570 | Research Ethics | W 4:00-5:20 PM | 1 |
| MBIOL 7960 | Research: Lab rotations 1 & 2 | Does Not Meet | 2 |
|
|
TOTAL | 9 (minimum) | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
|
MBIOL 6200 |
Critical Thinking in Research - 1st half sem. | TTh 3:00-5:00 PM | 2 |
| MBIOL 6300 | Guided Proposal Presentation & Capstone - 2nd half sem. | TTh 3:00-5:00 PM | 2 |
| MBIOL 6490 | Intro to Biostatistics | TTh 9:00-10:20 AM; M 3:00-3:50 PM | 2 |
| MBIOL 7960 | Research: Lab rotation 3 | Does Not Meet | 2 |
| Elective | Elective | 1.5-3 | |
| Elective | Elective | 1.5-3 | |
| TOTAL | 9 (minimum) | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
|
NUIP 7950 |
Independent Study - Doctoral |
Does Not Meet | 1-3 |
| TOTAL | 1-3 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
|||
| FALL SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research | Does Not Meet | 4 |
| NUIP 6440 | Metabolism of Macronutrients | MW 9:40 - 11:40 AM | 4 |
| BIO C 6600 | Regulation of Metabolism (if not previously taken) | 1.5 | |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| TOTAL | 10.5 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research | Does Not Meet | 1-5 |
| NUIP 7950 | Independent Study - Doctoral (Preparation of Core Competencies) | Does Not Meet | 4 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar | TBD | 1 |
| TOTAL | 9 (minimum) | ||
| SUMMER SEMESTER | |||
| NUIP 7970 | Dissertation Research | Does Not Meet | 1-3 |
| TOTAL | 1-3 | ||
| THIRD - FIFTH YEAR | |||
| FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS | |||
| NUIP 7970 |
Dissertation Research, Ph.D. TA duties (1st semester of year 3 only) |
Does Not Meet | 3-9 |
| NUIP 7850 | Graduate Seminar (Spring only) | TBD | 1 |
| SUMMER TERM | |||
|
NUIP 7970 |
Dissertation Research |
Does Not Meet | 1-3 |
| TOTAL COURSE WORK CREDITS | 72 (minimum) | ||
Identical / similar courses taken as part of a Master’s Degree program may be transferred into this PhD curriculum upon approval of supervisory committee. For most students, the program takes four to five years to complete.
ELECTIVE COURSES
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 5110 | Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering | 3 |
| BIOL 5210 | Cell Structure and Function | 3 |
| BIOL 5215 | Cell Biology Advanced Projects Lab | 2 |
| BIOL 6964 | GSCS Seminar, Special Topics in Ecology and Evolution Biology | 1-5 |
| BMI 6010 | Foundations of Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| CTLE 6510 | Cyber Pedagogy | 3 |
| ECON 6190 | Health Economics | 3 |
| ED PS 6360 | Multicultural Counseling | 3 |
| KINES 5850-003 | The American Professoriate | 3 |
| KINES 6320 | Exercise and Disease | 3 |
| KINES 6730 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KINES 7103 | Design and Analysis II | 3 |
| KINES 7102 | Design and Analysis I | 3 |
| FP MD 6106 | Categorical Analysis | 3 |
| FP MD 6600 | Social and Behavioral Context of Public Health | 3 |
| GERON 6001 | Introduction to Aging | 3 |
| HEDU 6060 | Health Instruction and Communication | 3 |
| HEDU 6260 | Health Theories in Group Behavior Change | 3 |
| HEDU 6700 | Epidemiology in Community Health Practice | 3 |
| H GEN 7380 | Biochemical Genetics | 3 |
| MBIOL 6480 | Cell Biology I | 1.5 |
| MDCRC 6150 | Foundations in Personalized Health Care | 3 |
| MKTG 6550 | Marketing for Health Professionals | 3 |
| NUIP 6020 | Body Image and Eating Disorders Special Populations | 3 |
| NUIP 6100 | Advanced Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition | 4 |
| NUIP 6320 | Advanced Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUIP 7540 | Culinary Medicine | 1 |
| OC TH 6860 | Disability Studies Forum | 1 |
| SW 6621 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| WRTG 7080 | Writing in the Health Sciences | 3 |
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