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EdD Applied (Exercise) Physiology at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The Ed.D. in Applied Physiology is a 75-point doctoral programme preparing students for scholarly and scientific work. Students contribute to at least one comprehensive research project before the dissertation proposal and are encouraged to present at national meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Movement Science and Education (Biobehavioral Sciences)  |  Intake: Spring and Fall; full-time or part-time, campus-based  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Research in TC's applied physiology labs or another clinical or research setting under faculty advisement; students are encouraged to write a pre-doctoral fellowship grant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's and master's degrees, with a major in movement sciences or a closely related field at either or both levels; record of superior academic achievement (no minimum GPA stated). Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations for all undergraduate and graduate coursework; two letters of recommendation; accepted English proficiency exam results where applicable; $75 application fee. Two letters must attest to doctoral-level capability; academic writing sample (term paper, thesis or published article); research interest compatible with a Movement Sciences faculty member; interview usually required (remote options). Deadlines: Spring Nov 15; Fall priority Dec 1, final Jul 1.

Intake: Spring and Fall; full-time or part-time, campus-based

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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