Exercise Science PhD

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Exercise science is the scientific study of how human movement influences health, fitness, performance and disease prevention. Nutrition science explores the complex relationship between the body, nutrients and health. The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences combines these disciplines to offer a broad understanding of the human body, including physiological, biomechanical and nutritional factors.

Requirements

The PhD program requires 72 credits.

32 credits are required courses in the core curriculum
36-38 credits are electives
10-12 credits are for dissertation

Core Curriculum (24 credits)

ES 502LEC - Neuromusc Metab Resp Exer Credits: 3
ES 503LEC - Cardiopul Resp Exer Credits: 3
ES 539SEM - Research Seminar Credits: 2
CHB 550LR - Public Health and Population Wellbng Credits: 3
ES 620LEC - Scientific Grant Writing Credits: 2
NTR 505LEC - Exercise Nutrition Credits: 2
GSC 640LEC - Graduate Research Ethics Credits: 2
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1 and
STA 536LEC - Exper Design & Anal Credits: 3 or equivalent

Informal Degree Requirements

You may need to complete specialty training or certification to participate in certain research studies.

Electives (36 credits)

In addition to the core requirements, you will select a set of meaningful electives in consultation with your research advisor. Some of these electives may be oriented toward specialty training or certification, and may be necessary to participate in certain research studies. PhD students will consult with their major advisor each semester to make appropriate elective course choices. Eligible students may be able to transfer in prior graduate-level credits toward the elective requirement.

Dissertation

The program requires a minimum of 10 credit hours of dissertation research. The dissertation effort demands a minimum of at least one year of full-time research in residence. Ultimately, the quality of the dissertation is the crucial consideration regardless of how many credit hours are allocated.

ES 598TUT - Indiv Guidnc Dissertation Credits: 1 - 10

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

4 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Kristen Braunscheidel
206 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: kmlanski@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-5713

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.