Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Kinesiology (Biomechanics) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our program offers specialized academic training and research opportunities focused on applying mechanical principles to human movement. This curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in movement science, equipping you with valuable research skills and practical biomechanics knowledge for professional environments. Graduates pursue diverse career paths including healthcare professions, corporate biomechanics research, academic instruction, and university-level research. Complete your doctoral studies in Kinesiology with a biomechanics concentration, gaining expertise in how mechanical laws influence human motion through rigorous academic exploration and investigation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the program is competitive and considers a number of factors. In most cases, you should already have completed a master's degree and thesis. In some cases, candidates with only a bachelor's degree will be admitted if they meet the following formula: undergraduate GPA x 1000 x GRE verbal + GRE quantitative = 4300.
Applicants also must have a minimum of:
GRE scores in the 50th percentile
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
A background in physical and biological science is recommended. Example courses include:
College physics
Introductory college chemistry
Biology
Physiology
Introductory college biomechanics
International students must score at least 213 on the Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam.
We also expect you to have a background in physical and biological science, including: - College physics - Introductory college chemistry - Biology - Physiology - Exercise science - Math through integral calculus, engineering mechanics, and computer science knowledge are also desirable
Prospective Graduate Student Application Checklist
The following should be uploaded to the Graduate School's application:
Unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals.
If applying to a MS-thesis or PhD program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology.
A CV or resume
Contact information for three references
Official GRE scores (MS thesis and Ph.D. applicants only)
Scores can be sent to UGA's Graduate School as a designated score recipient using code 5813.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Applicants also must have a minimum of:
GRE scores in the 50th percentile
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
A background in physical and biological science is recommended. Example courses include:
College physics
Introductory college chemistry
Biology
Physiology
Introductory college biomechanics
International students must score at least 213 on the Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam.
We also expect you to have a background in physical and biological science, including: - College physics - Introductory college chemistry - Biology - Physiology - Exercise science - Math through integral calculus, engineering mechanics, and computer science knowledge are also desirable
Prospective Graduate Student Application Checklist
The following should be uploaded to the Graduate School's application:
Unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals.
If applying to a MS-thesis or PhD program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology.
A CV or resume
Contact information for three references
Official GRE scores (MS thesis and Ph.D. applicants only)
Scores can be sent to UGA's Graduate School as a designated score recipient using code 5813.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630