PhD Kinesiology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The Department of Kinesiology’s mission is to create, interpret, transmit, and apply knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life. The PhD degree in Kinesiology can be pursued through one of its named options. These named options are formal sub-majors documented on the transcript.

Department: Kinesiology | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Learning outcomes: Demonstrate academic mastery in at least one of the broad areas of specialization represented in the Department of Kinesiology. Demonstrate a broad understanding of major current and past theories, research findings, methodologies, and techniques in their area of specialization both orally and in writing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students apply to the PhD in Kinesiology through one of the named options: Kinesiology: Physical Activity Epidemiology, PhD Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology, PhD Kinesiology: Exercise Psychology, PhD Kinesiology: Occupational Science, PhD Kinesiology: Biomechanics, PhD Kinesiology: Motor Control and Behavior, PhD

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

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