Overview

The focus of this Applied Physiology and Nutrition program at University of Memphis is on the role of nutrition in health and disease and areas of study include immunophysiology and -metabolism, circadian biology and bioenergetics. You will work closely with faculty who are experts in their respective fields. As part of the coursework in the PhD program you will learn the biochemical basis and application of nutrition.

Key facts

Graduates will be able to contribute as leaders and collaborators in at least one research specialty area within APHN. You are expected to continually contribute to the research activities conducted in at least one of the laboratories supporting the APHN program under the direction of a resident Full Graduate Faculty Mentor.

Programme Structure

Advanced research facilities and equipment are available to support this degree:

Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Research

Biochemistry Lab

Molecular Biology Lab

Bone Densitometry and Body Composition Lab

Cardiorespiratory/Metabolic Lab

Exercise Instructional Lab

Musculoskeletal Analysis Lab

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Physiology View 50 other PhDs in Physiology in United States

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General requirements

Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours (8000-level courses when available) for the post-master's portion

Six credit hours of research/statistics beyond the initial 12 credit hours

24 credit hours of doctoral committee-approved courses including 12 credit hours of supervised research

Must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.00

Residency & Professional Scholarship

If an applied project or thesis was not completed as part of the master’s degree, then either must be formally completed and defended prior to the dissertation proposal

Fall and spring doctoral seminar participation until Doctoral Exams passed

Successful completion of Written and Oral Doctoral Comprehensive Exam before the dissertation proposed

Six credit hours of dissertation chaired by a Full Graduate Faculty member in the APHN program

Successful written and oral defense of the dissertation

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 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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