Graduate Degree Program Summary
Graduate Degrees Offered
M.S.; Ph.D.
Areas of Study
- Animal Science
- Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition
- Community Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Food Science
- Nutraceuticals
Interdepartmental Nutrition
- On the WebDepartment Website
- Interdepartmental Graduate ChairDr. Julie Albrecht
- Graduate CoordinatorMs. Lori Rausch
lrausch1@unl.edu
402-472-3724 - Department Address110 Ruth Leverton Hall
Lincoln NE 68583-0806
Application Checklist and Deadlines
Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see upload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.
Required by Interdepartmental Nutrition in GAMES
After you apply, allow one business day for us to establish your access to GAMES, where you'll complete these departmental requirements:
- Entrance exam(s): GRE
- Minimum TOEFL: Paper-550 Internet-79
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of goals
- Resume
Application Deadline
For Financial Consideration
Fall: March 15 Spring: October 15Otherwise
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Description
The Interdepartmental Nutrition Program's mission is to develop cutting-edge, multidisciplinary education and research programs that integrate animal biology and food to improve human and animal nutrition and health. The INP offers an extensive curriculum and a wide range of research opportunities. Integrating the expertise of three departments allows students greater flexibility in tailoring their research and coursework to their personal and professional interests.The department offers research-based degrees in several diverse areas of study: Animal Science, Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition, Community Nutrition and Health Promotion, Food Science, and Nutraceuticals.
Because of the diversity of degree programs offered through the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences and the Nutrition Interdepartmental program, students are encouraged to refer to the Nutrition and Health Sciences website to learn more about areas of study and degree programs, admission requirements, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
Courses and More
The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:Faculty and Research
Food Safety
Mineral Requirements; Immunocompetence of Ruminants Fed Forages
Nonruminant Nutrition; Gastrointestinal Physiology
Cholesterol and Bile Acid Metabolism; Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease; Role of Dietary Fat, Fiber, and Phytochemicals
In Vitro and In Vivo Activity of Natural Antioxidants
Concetta DiRusso
Nutrient Fatty Acids; Fatty Acid-Dependent Regulation; Fatty Acids in Health and Disease
Environmental-Nutritional Interactions in Feedlots; Grain Processing and Starch Use; Corn Byproduct Utilization; Protein Requirements of Feedlot Cattle; Nutritional Effects on Pathogen Excretion
Lisa Franzen Castle
Community Nutrition and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Nutrition
Michael Fromm
Biotechnology; Stress Signaling Pathways; Drought and Salt Tolerance of Plants
4-H Foods; Food Literacy; Health and Wellness; Minority Populations
Growing and Finishing Cattle; Protein Nutrition; Beef Production Systems; Waste Management; E. coli 0157:H7; Crop Residues; Byproducts
Forage Quality; Ruminal Fermentation
Swine Nutrition; Liver Metabolism; Nutrient Intake; Growth Criteria
Natural Bioactive Agents; Nutraceuticals
Cultural Foods; Experimental Foods; Food Quality; Lipids; Prebiotic
Food Allergies; Immunochemical Methods
Bioinformatics; Statistical Genetics; Non-Parametric Methods
Food Quality Measurements; End-Use Characteristics of Grains; Cereal Grains
Amy Yaroch
Obesity Prevention in Youth; Local Food Systems and Health; Survey Development and Evaluation; Health Disparities
Chromatin Biology; Biotinylation of Histones; Gene Regulation; DNA Damage and Repair; Cell Stress and Senescence; Biotin and Riboflavin
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