Columbia University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. ;M.S. Program for Physician/Health Care Professional;Combined M.S.-M.P.H. Program in Public Health Nutrition;, Ph.D.;Combined M.D.-Ph.D. Program;, Postdoctoral Training Program;Program for Medical and Dental School Students

Program Description:

The Institute of Human Nutrition serves to conduct, coordinate, and lead nutrition research and education activities throughout Columbia University and its affiliated institutions. These activities include basic research, clinical research, public health-preventive medicine programs, and education and training at many levels. A long-standing mission of the Institute is to train individuals for scholarly activities and for positions in universities and research centers that are in the forefront of the movement to advance nutrition as a health science. In addition, the Institute seeks to augment the training of physicians and other health specialists who are interested in emphasizing nutrition in their professions. The Institute provides a key infrastructure to academic nutrition activities carried out within many faculties, departments, and centers at the University.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above