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The Department of
Nutrition at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides
nutrition training to undergraduates and graduate students who are studying to
be physicians, educators, public health advisors, dietitians, nurses,
nutritionists, policy makers or any of the other careers that require knowledge
of nutrition and the role it plays in health and society.
UNC's Department of
Nutrition is the only such academic department in the United States
that is a member of both a school of public health and a school of medicine.
This dual role expands the base of expertise available to our department;
extends to every nutrition student the opportunity to take courses in public
health and medicine; increases the variety and caliber of students who may take
a nutrition course; and affirms our commitment to the importance of studying
nutrition as it relates to the physical health of human beings.
Interested in Getting More
Information?
Contact Joanne Lee,
Student Services Manager in the Nutrition Department,
at joanne_lee@unc.edu or 919-966-7212.
Bachelor of Science in
Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
Is the BSPH Nutrition
Program Right for You?
A BSPH prepares students for entry-level
positions in community and public health nutrition or for graduate study in
nutrition, medicine, or other allied health professions. Nutrition students' academic preparation
combines the study of the basic, behavioral, food and nutrition sciences.
The curriculum offers a wide range of
courses on the nutritional and epidemiological aspects of human diseases, a
broad perspective on human biology that takes cultural as well as organic
factors into account and a strong clinical orientation.
Nutrition plays an important role in the
development and maintenance of optimal health in individuals of all ages. Current
research focuses on nutrition and diet as critical factors in prevention and
treatment of the major diseases which cause death and disability in the
United States. Over the past decade, this awareness has led
to an increase in the diversity of opportunities available to the person
trained in nutrition.
About the Program
Core I is in the process of being converted from an approved
didactic program to an accredited didactic program. The site visit and program
review is being conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
Education of the American Dietetic Association, 120 South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, phone: 1-800-877-1600 ext 5400.
Students who graduate with a BSPH Degree in Nutrition through Core I are
prepared for acceptance into accredited dietetic internships, entry level jobs
in community health agencies in North
Carolina and some other states or graduate degree
programs. Students who graduate with a BSPH degree in Nutrition through Core II
have the necessary prerequisites for applying to medical school, dental
school, pharmacy school, veterinary school and other graduate programs
in nutrition.
BSPH Handbooks for 2008-2009 (information about admissions requirements and program information):
CORE I (didactic program) provides all of the courses required for admission
into a dietetic internship or graduate program in nutrition. Graduates
will receive a Verification Statement indicating that they have
completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
CORE II (pre-professional program) provides courses in preparation for admission into
medical school, dental school, veterinary school, pharmacy school, or
other doctoral programs.
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Master of Public
Health (M.P.H.)
Is the MPH Nutrition
Program Right for You?
Can
you see yourself...
- Designing and
implementing a breast-feeding promotion program?
- Describing the
relationship between diet, blood lipids, and the progression or regression
of heart disease to a group of health professionals?
- As a state nutrition
director?
Tracks
1 and 2 of the Coordinated MPH-RD degree program provide students with a strong
background in nutritional science and the practice of public health. Successful completion of the MPH-RD
Professional Program meets the knowledge and performance requirements identified
by the American Dietetic Association. At
the end of the program, all track 1 and 2 MPH students are eligible to take the
dietetic registration RD exam. The
Coordinated Master's Program in Public Health Nutrition is currently granted
accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
of the American Dietetic Association 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago,
Illinois 60606-6995, phone: 1-800-877-1600 ext 5400. All ADA requirements are met
through coursework and field experiences taken while enrolled in the program.
Track
3 is a program for RDs who would like to obtain an MPH degree.
Track 4 is a program for medical or dental students and
physicians (M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M.). This
track does not meet the knowledge and performance requirements needed for
eligibility to take the RD Registration examination.
About the Program
Completion
of the MPH program provides the graduate with a strong background in the
science and practice of public health, a sound knowledge of the science of
human nutrition and food science, and in the professional MPH tracks, and
working knowledge of nutrition programs and services gained through concurrent
and block field experiences which augment classroom experiences.
The philosophy of the Coordinated Masters
Program (Coordinated Program) is to prepare nutritionists who can function
productively, creatively and independently, yet in collaboration with other
health professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary health promotion and
disease prevention.
MPH Open House 2008-2009 (meet with faculty, staff, and students, while learning more about our Masters program)
MPH Handbook 2008-2009(information about admissions requirements and the
program)
Information for prospective students (from the Graduate School)
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Master of Science in
Nutritional Biochemistry (M.S.)
Is the MS in Nutritional
Biochemistry Program Right for You?
- Are you undecided
about a career in biomedical research or medicine?
- Do you wish to
improve your credentials before applying to medical or dental school?
- Do you want to
improve your research skills?
- Are you interested in
working for a pharmaceutical, nutrition, or food company?
About the Program
The
Division of Nutritional Biochemistry offers a MS degree in Nutrition
(Nutritional Biochemistry) for those students who wish to increase their
knowledge in nutrition and to acquire additional skills in laboratory research. This degree will be useful for students
interested in research in industry, and those considering pursuit of a doctoral
degree or eventually attending medical or another professional school. MS students will perform advanced research in
nutritional biochemistry and take graduate nutrition courses that will provide
the information and experience you need to help choose the right career path. Additionally, for those students who are
uncertain about whether they wish to enter the Department's Doctoral program,
the MS program offers an excellent opportunity to determine whether a more
advance degree would be appropriate. In
summary, the MS program in Nutrition allows students the opportunity to explore
nutritional biochemistry at an advanced level. Please view the MS Handbook
for information on time required to complete the degree, course information,
research opportunities, and financial support. Individuals with advanced degrees (such as the
M.D., D.D.S or equivalent professional degree) are also encouraged to
apply. All applicants should have
relevant laboratory experience.
MS Handbook 2008-2009 (information about admissions requirements and the
program)
Information for prospective students (from the Graduate School)
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) / Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)
Is the Doctoral Program
in Nutrition Right for You?
Have
you ever considered a career as...
- A university
professor?
- A scientist in an
international food company?
- A policy maker at the
state or national level?
- A scientist working
at the National Cancer Institute, World Bank, USAID, US Department of
Agriculture, or a pharmaceutical company?
- Director of a private
foundation addressing health and nutrition issues?
If
so, doctoral training in Nutrition at UNC may be right for you.
About the Program
With
faculty research interests ranging from molecular biology to population and
community-based research, we offer a breadth of training opportunities through
our three departmental units.
Students
in Nutrition
Intervention and Policy might
design and evaluate nutrition and physical activity intervention programs
promoting cancer risk reduction through African American churches. Others choose to promote improvements in
maternal and child health outcomes by comparing policy options for nutrition
advocacy organizations such as the Food Research Action Center (FRAC).
With
an understanding of biological mechanisms and strong training in analytical
techniques, students in Nutrition
Epidemiology conduct
population research in areas such as the association between diet and disease
(breast cancer, CVD, and obesity), trends in nutrient intake, meal patterns,
and body composition of minority women, children, and adolescents living in the
US, nutrition during pregnancy and birth outcomes, as well as the effect of
prenatal exposures on long term health outcomes.
With
the key concept of integrative molecular metabolism, our students in Nutritional Biochemistry conduct research in areas such as
regulation of fat cell formation, triglyceride synthesis, the effect of choline
deficiency on brain cells, and interactions between nutrition and viral
mutations. A degree in nutritional biochemistry prepares you for postdoctoral
training for a career in academics or industry.
Doctoral Handbook 2008-2009 (information about admissions requirements and the
program)
Information for prospective students (from the Graduate School)
Click here
for a letter from the Associate Chair of the Nutrition Department for
information on the application process.
To enhance your UNC experience, the department offers numerous ways for students to finance their education,
get involved in volunteer service activities and participate in various student organizations.
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