PhD Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Within integrated disciplinary contexts, the Doctor of Philosophy program in exercise and nutritional sciences curriculum trains you to be a scholar and leader who conducts high-impact, interdisciplinary and translational research in exercise and nutritional sciences. You and faculty members conduct high-quality, use-inspired research in exercise, nutrition and health promotion that's intended to reduce the physical, social and economic costs of unhealthy living.

What you will study

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (6 credit hours) BST 515 Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics (3) EXW 645 Advanced Applied Methods and Data Analysis (3) Required Research (16 credit hours) CHS 600 Research Methods: Translational Science (3) CHS 791 Seminar: Exercise and Nutrition Journal Club (1) EXW 700 Research Methods (3) EXW 701 Scientific Grant Writing (3) EXW 780 or NTR 780 Practicum (6) Elective Research (12 credit hours) Professional Development (5 credit hours) CHS 791 Seminar: Early Career Professional Development (3) CHS 791 Seminar: Evidence-based Teaching Practices (2) Focus Area (9 credit hours) Electives (24 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) EXW 799 or NTR 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Students tailor a course of study in one of three focus areas: behavioral and community health sciences, biomechanics and motor control, or translational metabolism and physiology.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for research careers in research-intensive universities, government agencies and health-related research positions in private industry. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue postdoctoral research opportunities upon graduation to further enhance career opportunities. Career examples: consultant, entrepreneur, exercise physiologist, dietician or nutritionist, health, research or sports scientist, postsecondary biomechanics, exercise science or nutrition teacher, professor, public health professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Completion of a data-based research thesis is preferred for applicants entering with a master's degree. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts letter of intent resume or curriculum vitae three references (academic or professional) writing sample (four to eight pages, double-spaced) proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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