Nutrition and Metabolism

Welcome to the Nutrition and Metabolism programs at Boston University GMS

Nutrition and Metabolism is an interdisciplinary graduate program based at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The program offers both Master’s and PhD programs with the opportunity to carry out focused research in clinical, epidemiologic, or laboratory-based studies. Classes are small and taught by a diverse medical school faculty of research scientists and clinicians.

MS and PhD Graduate Programs

The Master’s in Nutrition and Metabolism prepares students for future studies in medicine and dentistry or for future doctoral-level studies. The Master of Science degree also prepares graduates for careers in clinical, epidemiologic, or laboratory-based scientific research.

The PhD program  in Nutrition and Metabolism  is a part of the integrated Programs in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS). The year one core curriculum is completed jointly with other PhD programs while intensive studies in nutrition and metabolism begin in year two. The PhD program prepares graduates for diverse careers in nutrition science, research, and teaching in a wide range of settings including academia, industry, and government.

Program Highlights

• Core curriculum includes courses in molecular, biochemical and physiological foundations of human nutrition, nutritional epidemiology and clinical nutrition.
• Faculty includes nationally and internationally known researchers and educators that are based in clinical, research, and basic science departments, as well as the BU School of Public Health.
• Numerous research opportunities with faculty who conduct basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiologic research.
• Focus on learning critical thinking skills though discussions of current literature in small classes.

Admissions Information

Applications to the Nutrition and Metabolism master’s program are accepted for both the fall and spring semesters. Learn more about the application process. View a recording of our recent virtual grad fair to learn more about our program.

Applications to the PhD program are only accepted as a part of the Program in Biomedical Sciences. Learn more about the application process.

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