Overview

Graduate programs in The Exercise and Disease at University of Utah provide translational and transdisciplinary training through coursework, directed experiences in research and teaching, and culminate in student-driven research.

Students must be accepted into the Graduate School and then recommended for admission into the program by the Exercise and Disease faculty. Students train primarily under the guidance of a faculty mentor, yet all students participate collectively in the program.

Upon completion of the MS-thesis track, examples of career opportunities include but are not limited to the following: clinical exercise physiologist, research coordinator, research associate, health and wellness operations manager, and instructor at a university.

Examples of career opportunities upon completion of the PhD track include but are not limited to: tenure-track faculty at a university, non-tenure track faculty as part of a research team, medical science liaison, academic program coordinator, and institutional review board officer.

Research Facilities

The Human Performance Research Laboratory, located in HPR N 235, provides educational and research experiences in exercise physiology. Topics include energy metabolism, oxygen consumption, cardiovascular and pulmonary function, muscular power, and body composition.

Exercise Physiology Laboratory (KINES 4301) and Applied Exercise Programming (KINES 4466) courses, as well as exercise testing, and research studies conducted by faculty members in the Health & Kinesiology Department are performed in The Human Performance Research Laboratory.

Students interested in the research being conducted in this lab should contact Dr. Shaw, Dr. Coletta, Dr. Halliday, or Dr. Depner. Questions regarding lab courses should be directed to Dr. Groot, the Laboratory Director.

Programme Structure

Research Pillars

Women’s Health

Metabolism, Diabetes, and Obesity

Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship

Sleep and Circadian Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science View 25 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, or related field within the biological sciences.

Students entering the PhD program must have a demonstrated capacity for independent research. This capacity is most commonly demonstrated through completion of a master’s thesis. However, other experiences, such as, but not limited to, intensive undergraduate research experience, industry experience, clinical research or practice, or experience presenting or publishing research can be examples of a capacity for independent research. Students with a bachelor’s degree who wish to enroll in the PhD program are encouraged to speak with a prospective mentor about their suitability for the PhD program.
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
The GRE requirement has been suspended. You do not need to submit your scores during the application process.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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