Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Kinesiology in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
|
Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our doctoral program in Kinesiology prepares you to excel as a distinguished scholar, researcher, educator, or industry leader specializing in exercise physiology, psychosocial dimensions of physical activity, or neuromechanics. Emphasizing the vital connections between human movement, health, and performance, our Ph.D. curriculum combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on experience essential for scholarly achievement. The program offers thorough doctoral-level instruction in Kinesiology principles, research methods, and statistical analysis, culminating in original, publishable work that bridges scientific exploration with practical implementation. Students develop expertise in specialized areas matching faculty research strengths.
This Kinesiology doctorate equips graduates with advanced research capabilities for diverse career paths requiring theoretical and applied research skills, including university faculty and administrative roles, positions in nonprofit research organizations, government policy-making roles, and opportunities in corporate settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Submit a curriculum vitae that includes all academic institutions attended, degrees achieved, and academic and professional accomplishments (e.g., publications, presentations).
Demonstrate, through submission of official transcripts from all institutions attended, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the highest degree program in which the student enrolled and/or completed. Particular attention will be paid to grades in classes that are relevant to the selected area of emphasis for the PhD Kinesiology program. Applicants currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program must demonstrate a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.
Solicit two confidential letters of recommendation from previous university instructors and/or faculty advisors.
Submit a writing sample from a research project in which the applicant was involved. Acceptable writing samples include, but are not limited to, submitted/published manuscripts, submitted/published abstracts, review of literature, report of a completed research project, research proposal, etc.
Submit a letter of intent that addresses the applicant's research interests (including intended area of emphasis and advisor at UWM) conducted research, ongoing research and career goals.
You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Demonstrate, through submission of official transcripts from all institutions attended, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the highest degree program in which the student enrolled and/or completed. Particular attention will be paid to grades in classes that are relevant to the selected area of emphasis for the PhD Kinesiology program. Applicants currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program must demonstrate a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.
Solicit two confidential letters of recommendation from previous university instructors and/or faculty advisors.
Submit a writing sample from a research project in which the applicant was involved. Acceptable writing samples include, but are not limited to, submitted/published manuscripts, submitted/published abstracts, review of literature, report of a completed research project, research proposal, etc.
Submit a letter of intent that addresses the applicant's research interests (including intended area of emphasis and advisor at UWM) conducted research, ongoing research and career goals.
You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Tuition
USD
25,660