PhD Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

Applicants must have a recognized master's degree in a related field obtained with a minimum academic standing of 80% in their postgraduate studies (learn how to calculate your admission average) and the endorsement of a potential thesis advisor. Applicants should have completed a course in statistics. Under exceptional circumstances, transfer from MSc to PhD program without completing the MSc thesis requirements, or admission directly to a PhD program with an appropriate honours degree alone, is also possible. 

Admission may be granted in September, January, or May. Completed applications should be uploaded at least one full semester (four months) before the expected date of admission. Applications from international students should be uploaded at least eight months prior to the expected date of admission. 

Each applicant must obtain the support of a faculty member willing to serve as their advisor prior to submitting an application.

All components of the application, including transcript(s), graduate certificate(s), grading scale(s), English Language Proficiency tests, assessment forms, a statement of interest, and the name of the faculty advisor must be uploaded no later than two months after an application is submitted through the OUAC portal. Applications that are incomplete after this time period will be closed.