Within integrated disciplinary contexts, the Doctor of Philosophy program in exercise and nutritional sciences curriculum trains scholars and leaders to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary and translational research in exercise and nutritional sciences. Students and faculty conduct high-quality, use-inspired research in exercise, nutrition and health promotion that is intended to reduce the physical, social and economic costs of unhealthy living.
Which department am I in?
College of Health Solutions
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
US$30,348.00
per year
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment: $1,908.
Application deadline
Expected January 2027
Start date
August 2026
Venue
Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central Avenue,
Phoenix,
Arizona,
85004, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Completion of a data-based research thesis is preferred for applicants entering with a master's degree.Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, and applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.