Doctor of Philosophy in Human Bioenergetics

Human Bioenergetics is the multidisciplinary study of how energy is transferred in cells, tissues, and organisms. The manner in which the body regulates energy transfer pathways and processes has a fundamental influence on health. These processes convert food into energy and relate directly to human health across the lifespan and the spectrum of functional capacities from chronic disease to elite athletic performance. A majority of your doctoral work is spent investigating aspects of human bioenergetics in a research setting. Our faculty are involved in a number of bioenergetics research areas. Find a lab that fits your specific research interests, and reach out to see how you can become part of the team.

Hold a bachelor's or a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or proof of equivalent degree and training from an acceptable foreign institution of higher education. An applicant who holds a first professional degree (e.g., M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.,) from a regionally and programmatically accredited college or university in the United States, or proof of equivalent degree and training from an acceptable foreign institution of higher education, may be considered on an individual basis even though he or she does not hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent as defined above.
Candidates for admission must have a commitment from a faculty member to serve as the dissertation and academic mentor/adviser at the time of application.
International student applicants from non-English speaking countries must also demonstrate English proficiency by completing the TOEFL exam with a total score of at least 600 (paper based test), 200 (computer based test) or 100 (internet based test), no exceptions.

Applicants should be trained in a relevant area of science to be competitive to enter the program. Any course deficiencies identified at the time of application will be required to be remedied upon enrollment as a graduate student.

Students holding the master's (or equivalent, e.g. post-baccalaureate M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.) degree may be able to apply 30 credits or more toward the doctoral degree. This will be determined on an individual basis.
Complete the online application from the Graduate School (official transcripts for all degrees and the application fee will be required),
Submit a letter* of application to the Department of Health and Exercise Science to include a statement of career goals and research interests (Attach your curriculum vita and any supporting documents such as thesis and/or publications), and
Submit three letters of recommendation from former/current professors.
Acquire the Health and Exercise graduate faculty adviser support letter detailing the faculty adviser's support of the application and the financial support plan.