Overview

The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences provides an opportunity to offer a broad understanding of the human body, including physiological and biomechanical factors.

Features

In this Exercise Science program, students at University at Buffalo will conduct high-level research in top-tier research laboratories and explore didactic subjects such as research ethics, scientific grant writing, and engage in one-on-one mentorship to perfect their knowledge.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Neuromuscular and Metabolic Responses to Exercise

Cardiopulmonary Responses to Exercise

Research Seminar

Epidemiology of Public Health for Health Professionals

Grant Writing for Health Scientists

Nutrition and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

More details

We accept applications year-round on a rolling basis. If you’d like to be considered for an assistantship, apply by March 15.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 89 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University at Buffalo and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the PhD program are expected to have an MS degree in exercise science or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Students with a BS degree who wish to enter the PhD program should apply to the MS in Exercise Science program. A bypass of the MS degree into the PhD program may be possible based on academic performance and research potential observed during the first academic year.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

18198 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

18198 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

8478 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 471 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Buffalo

920 - 1560 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Exercise Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About