PhD Health, Sport Management, and Exercise Science at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences (HSES) prepares aspiring students to work in health, sport management, and exercise science-related fields. The Ph.D. program prepares individuals for faculty, instructor, and research positions at the university level.

Faculty: School of Education & Human Sciences | Department: Education and Human Sciences› | Duration: 36 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Students are required to take the following coursework to earn their degree: 1 Students are required to have a minimum of 36 hours of major coursework chosen in consultation of their faculty advisor in their concentration area. 50% of the student's major courses must be at the 800-level or above.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Admissions Requirements Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program. Doctor of Philosophy in Health, Sport and Exercise Science Application Requirements: Students applying for the PhD program MUST contact a faculty member in their concentration area for a required interview. A completed graduate application. Application fee. Official transcripts of all degree-granting post-secondary institutions you have attended and an official transcript for each degree earned.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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