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PhD of Kinesiology
- Houston, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A four-year degree in the science of human movement and health, With an honours option.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Kinesiology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Kinesiologist
- Health and wellness specialist
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Chiropractor
- Medical professional
- Occupational therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Ergonomics professional
Curriculum
- Four years with an honours option. First year mixes human kinetics
- English
- Critical reading and writing
- Mathematics
- Physics or chemistry and psychology
- Later sample courses include fitness leadership
- Exercise physiology and the sociology of physical activity and sport. Students plan course choices with an academic adviser.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent
- Requirements set by each programme.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a recognised equivalent.
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline on the Graduate School deadlines page. Deadlines are set by each programme. Apply online to the programme. Upload degree records
- Statement
- CV and recommendation letters
- Plus English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 5
- Duolingo 105 or PTE Academic . Receive the offer from the programme. Get the I-20 using the Graduate School I-20 funds calculator and apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,264 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $3,100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | Health and Human Performance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules. |
Scholarships
The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.
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The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $15,264 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $3,100 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,650 USD.
The provider lists scholarship opportunities. Programme eligibility, Intake coverage and award value depend on the specific scholarship rules.