Admission Deadlines
Priority Deadline: February 1
General Deadline: April 1
Space Available Deadline: June 1
Admission is accepted for Fall quarter every year.
Students interested in the Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition must apply through UC Davis Graduate Studies.
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Admission Criteria
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
- By the time of enrollment, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. In general, regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions are considered acceptable.
- Applicants whose native language or language of instruction is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. See the English Language Requirement for details, including exemption eligibility.
- A nonrefundable application fee is required and must be paid upon submission of your application.
Course Prerequisites
This program requires a bachelor's degree with prior coursework that includes:
- One year of general chemistry
- Two quarters (one semester) of organic chemistry
- A course in statistics
- One course in general physiology
- Two quarters (one semester) of biochemistry of nutrition
Application Materials
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé
- Statement of purpose
- Personal statement
- Three Recommendations: Name and email address for three contacts who can submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Graduate Studies will provide them with instructions for electronically submitting their letters.
Letters must be received by the application deadline. - Transcripts: Unofficial academic transcripts from all prior college-level institutions you attended or are currently attending (including UC Davis, community college, transfer coursework, study abroad, summer session, etc.).
Learn more about submitting your transcripts, including additional requirements for international students.
Documents which are uploaded incorrectly will prevent your application from being reviewed. - English Language test scores (see exemption policy)
- Application fee
Checklist for Submitting Your Best Application
- Draft a relevant and concise statement of purpose.
Highlight your academic experience, interests and career goals, and any specific work experience and accomplishments in the field. - Your personal history statement should complement your statement of purpose.
Introduce yourself and share your story. Use your own voice and be authentic. - Identify recommendation contacts who can speak specifically to your capabilities and expertise and your readiness for graduate study in the field.
Provide them with plenty of time to write (one or two months prior to the application deadline) and make the request personal.
It is preferred that at least one recommendation letter is from an academic source (eg a former professor, advisor etc.). - Need assistance with your application?
You can find all of the required components to the application with additional examples, explanations, suggestions and guidance at Application Components | UC Davis Graduate Studies.