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.
Depending on the graduate school program and degree level you desire, your program requirements and length will vary. 1  Specialist degrees are usually earned in addition to a master's degree and will require additional coursework, training, or internship experience. 2  Master's degrees are offered in many fields of study. Some are designed to lead to a doctoral degree while others are the terminal degree for a profession (e.g., Master of Library Science; Master of Business Administration). For full-time students, completing a master's degree usually takes 2 years.