PhD Kinesiology at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Department of Kinesiology offers a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science, as well as a M.S. in Athletic Training and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.). The M.S. is a research-based master’s degree aimed at students pursuing careers in exercise and sport science, clinical exercise physiology, or, with additional training, academia and research. The Ph.D. prepares students for research and teaching careers in exercise science, including research and leadership positions with academic, corporate, community and government organizations. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Kinesiology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

The Master of Science is a thesis degree program.

Career pathways

The Ph.D. prepares students for research and teaching careers in exercise science, including research and leadership positions with academic, corporate, community and government organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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