How to Apply

Admission to the program is accepted for fall quarter every other year. A complete application package must be submtted by April 15, 2009 for the fall 2009 program.

Eligibility

Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree with prior coursework that includes (or is comparable to): one year of general chemistry, two quarters of organic chemistry, a course in statistics, one course in general physiology, and two quarters of the biochemistry of nutrition.

Application

Complete a UC Davis Graduate Studies online application form.

Application Process

• Application fee—a non-refundable deposit of $60 (domestic applicants) or $80 (international applicants) is required and must be paid when the application is submitted. The fee may be paid by credit card or e-check. The fee must be paid before the application will be considered.
• Statement of Purpose—one of the most important requirements of your application. It should reflect your experience and interests as related to this program, be well organized and concise, and identify your research interests. For the applicant who is already working in the area, the statement will contain specific reference to your recent experience and accomplishments.
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors or persons able to evaluate your readiness for graduate study. Letters must be submitted electronically through the online application. You will be asked to include the name and email address for each of your recommenders. The recommender will automatically be notified by Graduate Studies with the instructions on how to submit his/her letter. Do not have your recommenders send letters in hard copy.
• Transcripts—one official set of academic transcripts showing graded coursework, dates of attendance and the degree earned from all colleges attended (community, state and private universities). Please wait to submit your transcripts until after you have marked your application complete and submitted it. This allows for more efficient and effective matching of transcripts to applicants.