Nutritional Sciences - Interdepartmental Graduate Program

The Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences (IGPNS), administered through the Graduate College, under the auspices of the Chairs of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) and Animal Science, provides the structure for coordinating and enhancing interdisciplinary nutrition research and graduate education. MS and PhD degrees in Nutritional Sciences are offered with four specializations: Animal Nutrition, Human Nutrition, Global Nutrition, or Molecular/Cellular Nutrition.

Contact Information:

Brenda Emery
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
2312 Food Science Bldg, Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-6442
Fax: 515-294-8181

Advisory Committee:
Kevin L. Schalinske, Chair (Food Science and Human Nutrition)
Manju Reddy Curriculum Co-Chair (Food Science and Human Nutrition)
Don Beitz Admissions Co-Chair (Animal Science)
Michael Spurlock Curriculum Co-Chair (Food Science and Human Nutrition & Animal Science)
Wendy S. White Admissions Co-Chair, (Food Science and Human Nutrition)

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