Breast milk and formula have on average, 20 calories per ounce, according to Texas Children's Pediatric Associates. This means that an 8-pound infant who is consuming 20 ounces of breast milk or formula a day newborn will have an average of 400 calories daily.
The prerequisites for graduate level work in this field are a bachelor's degree and coursework in biology and chemistry. Graduate coursework in anatomy and physiology takes about 18-24 months and a thesis may be required to graduate. Program Levels: Master's degree. Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree, prior coursework in biology.
Traditional Master's Degree Programs. A traditional master's degree program takes one or two years to complete. You'll be required to take anywhere from 30 to 60 credit hours of coursework, write an original thesis based on research in your field and pass final or certification exams.raditional Master's Degree Programs. A traditional master's degree program takes one or two years to complete. You'll be required to take anywhere from 30 to 60 credit hours of coursework, write an original thesis based on research in your field and pass final or certification exams.