College Course Work Requirements
The course work required depends upon whether the student is accepted to the PhD program after obtaining an undergraduate or a graduate degree, and it depends on the area of study of the degree (nutrition, biological sciences or other areas of study). Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated for equivalency.

Note: students may be accepted on a provisional admission basis if some requirements have not yet been met at the time of application.
Graduate Record Examination Score
An official score on the Graduate Record Examination revised General Test is required and official results must be sent directly to KU by the testing agency. The following minimum scores are recommended: Verbal Reasoning-150, Quantitative Reaoning-150, Analytical Writing-4.0. For GRE information, visit www.gre.org.
Grade Point Average
To pursue this doctorate degree, the applicant must meet the general KU requirements for admission as a graduate student. The minimum GPA requirements for admission are as follows:
An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required for regular admission status.
Evidence of successful completion (equivalent grade of B or higher) of undergraduate or graduate coursework in nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, or other biological science.
References: Applicants will enter the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three (3) individuals into the online application. The system will then prompt each person to submit the reference online.
Transcripts: Arrange to have one official copy of each transcript from every college and university that you have attended sent directly to KU Medical Center
Minimum overall score 6.0 with no part score below 5.5, Reading, TOEFL IBT- Listening, and Writing part scores at least 20