PhD Family Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Family Sciences prepares scholars to advance research and practice focused on the well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan. With interdisciplinary training in human development, family dynamics, and social systems, students engage in original research that addresses critical issues such as parenting, relationships, health disparities, and policy.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Three areas of emphasis are available: Adolescent Development Family Finance and Economics

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: View program specific requirements on the Department of Family Sciences webpage. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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