PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology - Exercise Physiology in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

Prospective students should have completed prior studies in biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and exercise physiology for consideration. Additional beneficial coursework includes organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nutrition fundamentals.

The Exercise Physiology PhD program mandates 75 credit hours post-bachelor's degree. A faculty committee of four must endorse all graduate-level courses, including transferred credits. Required studies cover exercise physiology, general physiology, nutrition, and biochemistry. Research components involve NEP 7500 (9 research project credits) and NEP 9090 (12 dissertation credits). Teaching experience for one semester is strongly advised, along with contributing to an external grant application and co-authoring two research papers. NEP 8850 Advanced Exercise Physiology serves as the competency benchmark, requiring a B grade or higher. Students with equivalent transfer coursework from a master's program must obtain approval from the graduate director and committee for alternative course selection.