Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Anthropology - Biological Anthropology in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
At UK, biological anthropology centers on studying how humans interact with their environment and how this relationship influences both population and individual health across different locations and historical periods. Taking a biocultural approach, we consider the adaptive environment in all its dimensions—natural, social, and cultural. Those studying biological anthropology will integrate theories and methods from biological, cultural, and archaeological anthropology to explore human well-being in modern, historical, and ancient populations, as reflected in health and nutrition indicators. With UK faculty research aligning with key themes in anthropology and social sciences, students gain distinctive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across anthropological subfields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
Please provide an updated curriculum vitae containing information on your academic and professional accomplishments and experiences.
Personal Statement
For MA applicants, discuss how you think the applied MA suits your particular professional and career goals and discuss why the University of Kentucky's Department of Anthropology is a good fit.
For PhD applicants, please describe your research interests and a potential dissertation project. Also, list faculty members with whom you would like to work. If applicable, discuss any training or experience you have had that relates to your research interests. Finally, why is the University of Kentucky's Department of Anthropology a good fit for you? (no more than two single-spaced pages).
Writing sample
Upload two (2) writing samples, preferably in the form of a term paper or an extensive essay. If you have completed an undergraduate thesis or a Master's thesis, you may submit one or two chapters only. Please DO NOT submit an entire thesis, an entire archaeology site report, nor other lengthy document.
Three letters of recommendation (see Instructions in the section below)
The GRE is not required for admission to this program during the 2021-2022 academic year. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Please provide an updated curriculum vitae containing information on your academic and professional accomplishments and experiences.
Personal Statement
For MA applicants, discuss how you think the applied MA suits your particular professional and career goals and discuss why the University of Kentucky's Department of Anthropology is a good fit.
For PhD applicants, please describe your research interests and a potential dissertation project. Also, list faculty members with whom you would like to work. If applicable, discuss any training or experience you have had that relates to your research interests. Finally, why is the University of Kentucky's Department of Anthropology a good fit for you? (no more than two single-spaced pages).
Writing sample
Upload two (2) writing samples, preferably in the form of a term paper or an extensive essay. If you have completed an undergraduate thesis or a Master's thesis, you may submit one or two chapters only. Please DO NOT submit an entire thesis, an entire archaeology site report, nor other lengthy document.
Three letters of recommendation (see Instructions in the section below)
The GRE is not required for admission to this program during the 2021-2022 academic year. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548