Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the School of Health Professions' Tuition and Fees page for the most up-to-date information available.

UAB offers a wide variety of research opportunities! The Department of Nutrition Sciences has two NIH-funded Centers, the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and the Diabetes Research Center, plus the NIH-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center. The premier medical facilities at UAB offer the unique opportunity to pursue a wide range of research interests in a variety of settings. Research opportunities extend beyond the traditional lab, including clinical and human studies in a wide variety of areas and community settings. From pediatrics to geriatrics, obesity to oncology and beyond, the research happening at UAB is exciting, innovative, and new research ideas are always welcome.

For more information on the types of research being conducted in the Department of Nutrition Sciences, visit our research page.

View the 2021-2022 PhD in Nutrition Sciences Student Handbook.

Tuition scholarships and stipend support may be available and are generally awarded on a yearly basis.

For more information regarding scholarships, see the School of Health Professions Scholarships page.

Yes! There are many opportunities to learn how to teach while at UAB. Visit the UAB Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) for more information.

It usually takes four to five years of full-time study. However, you are allowed seven years to complete the PhD program.

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