Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison
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    Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America
    United States of America, Madison
    University Rank:#110
    Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    International students can study the Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 5 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 7, 2027.

    About Kinesiology PhD

    The Department of Kinesiology's mission is to create, interpret, transmit, and apply knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life.

    The Ph.D. in Kinesiology is available with research specialization in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology, motor control and behavior, physical activity epidemiology, and occupational science.

    The Ph.D. in Kinesiology combines advanced courses with the option of an intensive research experience. Department research facilities are well equipped, and faculty and graduate students have access to other specialized research facilities across campus. Faculty and graduate student research is currently supported by funding from the state and federal government, research foundations, and private industry. Faculty are affiliated with the Institute on Aging; Cardiovascular Research Center; Center for Neuroscience/Neuroscience Training Program; departments of Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Neurology, Population Health Science, and Psychology; McPherson Eye Research Institute; Harlow Center for Biological Psychology; interdepartmental graduate program in Nutritional Sciences; Trace Research and Development Center; VA Geriatric Research and Education Center; Waisman Center; and Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute.

    1. Demonstrate academic mastery in at least one of the broad areas of specialization represented in the Department of Kinesiology.
    2. Demonstrate a broad understanding of major current and past theories, research findings, methodologies, and techniques in their area of specialization both orally and in writing.
    3. Retrieve and examine scientific literature, evaluate evidence for and against hypotheses, identify knowledge gaps, strengths and weaknesses in existing literature, synthesize knowledge, and develop conclusions.
    4. Formulate ideas, concepts, designs and/or techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge with their area of specialization.
    5. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the field of kinesiology extending beyond their area of specialization.
    6. Develop and complete original research that makes a substantive contribution in advancing their area of specialization.
    7. Develop testable hypotheses and predictions for their own realistic and feasible research projects.
    8. Conduct independent research and analyze and interpret resulting data.
    9. Clearly communicate their ideas in both oral and written form through the preparation and defense of a dissertation.
    10. Foster ethical and professional conduct.
    11. Use scientific rigor when designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting and reporting results.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Entry Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.

    A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 93

    English Program Requirements

    Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper.  Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706.  Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

    Applicants are exempt if:

    Tuition and Fee Information for Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Application Fee 60
    Kinesiology PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America

    United States of America, Madison

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