Doctor of Philosophy in Nutritional Sciences
About This Programme
A research doctorate in nutritional science.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
25 credit hours (College requirement 10, core 9, electives 6). Minimum 55 credit hours total.
- COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credit
- CMPH742 Biostatistics I2 credits
- CMPH752 Biostatistics II2 credits
- COFA770 Sustainable Food and Agriculture3 credits
- COFA760 Advanced Scientific Writing2 credits
- NUTR805 Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism3 credits
- NUTR820 Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism3 credits
- NUTR830 Human Nutrition Assessment3 credits
Select 2 electives (6 credit hours) from the list above, or one from the list plus one approved 700-level course.
- NUTR705 Advanced Community Nutrition3 credits
- NUTR720 Nutritional Immunology3 credits
- NUTR740 Physical Activity and Fitness3 credits
- NUTR750 Selected Topics in Nutritional Sciences3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
- NUTR800 Comprehensive Exam
- NUTR810 Research Proposal
Dissertation Research
Research areas: the role of nutrients, foods and dietary patterns in disease prevention and health promotion; macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism; human nutrition assessment; community nutrition; nutritional immunology; physical activity and fitness; and nutrition-related non-communicable diseases.
- NUTR900 Dissertation Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
- NUTR910 Dissertation Defense
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in food science, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance and public health, or continue to professional registration and postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Food & Nutrition
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.