Introduction
The field of nutritional science has unprecedented public interest. This
is fostered by evolving links between diet and health, and the impact of
one’s individual genetic makeup on nutrient utilization. The degree program
in Nutritional Sciences is interdisciplinary, with participating CALS,
COM, CLAS, and CVM faculty directing research of doctoral students, where
the full spectrum of NS will be available. Students would be admitted to
the program after the Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in a related
field. Emphasis areas will include basic nutritional sciences, biochemistry
and molecular biology, genetics, immunology, physiology, and biostatistics.
Faculty
Adesogan, Adegbola - Animal Sciences
Arthington, John – Animal Sciences
Badinga, Lokenga – Animal Sciences
Bailey, Lynn – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Baumgartner, Thomas – Shands Hospital Pharmacy
Bobroff, Linda – Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Borum, Peggy – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Casella, Anne Kendall – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Clare-Salzler, Michael – Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
Cousins, Robert – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Frost, Susan – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Gregory, Jesse – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Hill, Richard – Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Kauwell, Gail – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Kilberg, Michael – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Knutson, Mitchell – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Langkamp-Henken, Bobbi – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Leeuwenburgh, Christiaan – Aging and Geriatric Research
Litherland, Sally – Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
Miles, Richard – Animal Sciences
Neu, Josef – Pediatrics
Novak, Donald – Pediatrics
Percival, Susan – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Perri, Michael – Clinical and Health Psychology
Rowland, Neil – Psychology
Samuelson, Don – Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Shay, Neil - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Sitren, Harry – Food Science and Human Nutrition
Stacpoole, Peter – Medicine
Staples, Charles – Animal Sciences
Toskes, Philip – Medicine
Turner, R. Elaine – Food Science and Human Nutrition
See Faculty for details
Contact:
For additional information, e-mail Dr. Robert J. Cousins at cousins@ufl.edu or
Dr. Harry S. Sitren at sitren@ufl.edu.
Sample Curriculum
A curriculum is arranged based on student interest and goals.
Required Core Courses:
| Catalog # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BCH 6206 |
Advanced Metabolism |
3 |
| FOS 6915 |
Research Planning |
2 |
| HUN 6938 |
Nutritional Sciences Seminar |
1 each year; max 4 |
| STA 6166 |
Statistical Methods in Research |
3 |
Examples of Electives in Nutritional Sciences:
| Catalog # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| HUN 5246 |
Current Issues in Dietary Supplements |
2 |
| HUN 5441 |
Metabolic Response to Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition |
2 |
| HUN 5447 |
Nutrition and Immunity |
3 |
| ANS 5446 |
Animal Nutrition |
3 |
| HUN 6245 |
Advanced Human Nutrition |
3 |
| HUN 6301 |
Nutritional Aspects of Lipid Metabolism |
3 |
| HUN 6305 |
Nutritional Aspects of Carbohydrates |
3 |
| HUN 6321 |
Proteins and Amino Acids in Nutrition |
4 |
| HUN 6331 |
Vitamins in Human Nutrition or |
3 |
| ANS 6449 |
Vitamins |
3 |
| HUN 6356 |
Minerals in Nutrition or |
3 |
| ANS 6723 |
Mineral Nutrition and Metabolism |
3 |
| HUN 6812C |
Analytical Techniques in Nutritional Biochemistry |
1 |
| HUN 6939 |
Advanced Clinical Nutrition |
2 |
The breadth of graduate academic programs at the University of Florida
allows Nutritional Sciences doctoral students the opportunity to focus
their didactic programs.
Selected elective courses include:
| Catalog # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ANG 5467 |
Culture and Nutrition |
3 |
| ANS 6458 |
Advanced Methods in Nutrition Technology |
3 |
| ANS 6717 |
Energy Metabolism |
3 |
| ANS 6718 |
Nutritional Physiology of Domestic Animals |
3 |
| ANS 6767 |
Molecular Endocrinology |
3 |
| BCH 5413 |
Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics |
3 |
| CAP 5510 |
Bioinformatics |
3 |
| CHM 6670 |
Inorganic Biochemistry |
3 |
| GEY 6646 |
Issues and Concepts in Gerontology |
3 |
| GMS 6011 |
Mouse Genetics |
1 |
| GMS 6012 |
Human Genetics |
1 |
| GMS 6140 |
Principles of Immunology |
3 |
| GMS 6400C |
Principles of Physiology |
6 |
| GMS 6403 |
Advanced Endocrinology |
4 |
| GMS 7003 |
Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research |
1 |
| HSC 6507 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
| PET 6355C |
Physiological Bases of Exercise and Sport Sciences |
3 |
| PET 7368 |
Exercise Metabolism |
3 |
| VME 5244 |
Physiology: Organ Systems |
4 |
| VME 6602 |
General Toxicology |
3 |
Detailed descriptions of these graduate level courses can be found at http://gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu/students/catalog.html
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