Overview
Students in this in Exercise Physiology program at the University of Pittsburgh will work closely with their faculty mentor to develop a plan of study and research experiences.
Outcomes
- This degree will prepare students for academic careers focused on research, teaching, mentoring, and translation of research findings to a variety of settings.
- For students interested in primarily an academic research career, this degree will also prepare students for post-doctoral fellowships.
Programme Structure
Current research expertise of the faculty includes the following:
- Obesity and Body Weight Regulation
- Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease
- Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
- Physical Activity Programming for Health and Fitness
- Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
- Technology-Based Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease
- Perceptual Responses to Physical Activity and Exercise
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Kinesiology View 90 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United StatesAcademic 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
- Applicants must demonstrate completion of a related degree and/or course work that are foundational to exercise physiology.
- The applicant also needs to demonstrate a desire to pursue doctoral training in an area of study that is matched to the focus of graduate faculty in the department who may serve as their mentor, with a particular interest in pursuit of an academic research career.
- Applications are submitted through the Pitt Education Online Application Form.
- Application fee of $50 (USD) to be paid by credit card.
- Your online application must include (a.) a Goal Statement (b.) your resume or curriculum vita; and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation.
- Transcript submission
- Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master's thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length.
Tuition Fee
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International
43804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
43804 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
25834 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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