PhD Exercise Science at Syracuse University

In-person doctoral programme in which students work with exercise science faculty on shared research interests in campus laboratories, building advanced skills in research design, methods and statistics. The research aims to inform health policy, patient treatment, nutritional recommendations, athletic training, community interventions and health access and equity.

Faculty: David B. Falk College of Sport  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Required coursework in research design, methods and statistics plus electives, followed by a qualifying exam, a defended dissertation proposal, a completed dissertation and an oral defence. Laboratories include Cardiovascular, Kinesmetrics, Clinical Research and Hypoxia/Altitude Simulation.

Career pathways

Faculty positions in kinesiology, nutrition and public health departments; postdoctoral positions at universities and medical schools; research careers in applied human physiology or human health with agencies such as NASA, NIH and USARIEM.

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