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PhD of Kinesiology
- Orlando, 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 or master degree from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution with GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work or a related graduate degree
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120)
- GRE or GMAT where the programme requires.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (US or equivalent) from an accredited or governmentally recognised institution, Credential evaluation by UCF College of Graduate Studies, Some programmes need WES, Silny or TEC, GRE/GMAT where required, Foreign influence screening for doctoral research positions.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $23,087 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $45,912 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Professions and Sciences |
| Department | Kinesiology&Phys Thpy, Schl of |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
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Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $23,087 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $45,912 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,318 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.