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
- 36 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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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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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 Fees

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

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Non-residents

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Out-of-State

47378 USD / year

≈ 47378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26876 USD / year

≈ 26876 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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