Study Kinesiology, PhD at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Education

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Kinesiology offers programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Kinesiology with areas of study in exercise science and sport pedagogy.The graduate programs in the department house multiple state-of-the-art laboratories and workspaces for the personal and professional advancement of faculty and graduate students.Our mission is to disseminate new knowledge across diverse subdisciplines in Kinesiology while preparing students for careers in school, community, rehabilitative, health, medical, sport, and athletic settings. Consistent with the vision of the University of Alabama, we have a student-centered faculty committed to high quality teaching, research, and service endeavors.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$35,924.00 per year

international student fee - $100 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the Ph.D. program is competitive and based on prior academic achievement, graduate record examination (GRE) scores, recommendations, and research interests. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:

a graduate degree or PGCE (sport pedagogy only) from an accredited institution
a GRE score
3.0 GPA for a completed graduate degree program.

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.