- Degree in nutritional sciences/dietetics, food science, biology, zoology, biochemistry, chemistry, nursing, public health, or other closely related health science.
- The following undergraduate courses with grades of "B" or better on your transcript: 2 semesters of inorganic (general) chemistry, 1 semester of organic chemistry, 1 semester of biochemistry, and 1 semester of physiology.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- GRE scores are not required. Applicants who have GRE scores or other standardized exam scores (PCAT, MCAT, etc.) may submit them for consideration, but they are optional.
You can complete the UGA Graduate School application online.
International Applicants
Applicants who have received degrees from non-U.S. accredited institutions in countries where English is not the primary/official language are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants must submit scores on the TOEFL (minimum overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing) or IELTS (minimum overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band score below 6.0), or complete Level 6 of the UGA Intensive English Program. The UGA Graduate School website has additional International Application Information.