PhD Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD in Kinesiology offers research training in physiology, physical activity and health, biomechanics and movement neuroscience using tools from molecular biology, neuroscience, engineering, behavioral medicine and computer science. Students apply to study with a specific faculty member. The programme is STEM-designated.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Kinesiology | Intake: Fall; priority December 1, deadline February 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

An individual coursework plan within and outside kinesiology that builds expertise for the student's research. Sample course: KIN 797P ST: Community-Based Pediatric Physical Activity Interventions.

Career pathways

Research and academic careers; doctoral students are currently all funded and have priority for teaching positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Kinesiology graduate programmes: Graduate School general requirements apply; applicants choose an area of specialization (biomechanics, movement neuroscience, physical activity and health, or physiology) and name a faculty member they wish to work with in the personal statement, since each faculty member accepts their own students; accepted MS students generally have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0; international applicants without a waiver need a TOEFL of 100 or higher (or equivalent); GRE not required. Priority deadline December 1, application deadline February 1.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Fall; priority December 1, deadline February 1

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