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, 2011 for the fall 2011 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

• You will be asked to provide a curriculum vitae/resume, a statement of purpose and a personal history statement as part of the electronic application. The statement of purpose is one of the most important requirements of your application. Be sure to draft your statement of purpose carefully and specifically. Your statement should reflect your experience and interests as related to this program and be well-organized and concise. For the applicant who is already working in the field of maternal and child nutrition, the statement should contain specific reference to your recent experience and accomplishments.
• Three letters of recommendation from former professors or persons familiar with your capability and expertise and able to evaluate your readiness for graduate study in maternal and child nutrition. 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. Letters must be received by the application date.
• Application fee—a non-refundable deposit of $70 (domestic applicants) or $90 (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.
• 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). Send your transcripts directly to the Maternals and Child Nutrition Graduate Program, 1333 Research Park Dr., Davis, CA 95618. Transcripts must be received by the application deadline date.