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 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 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

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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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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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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