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Kinesiology PhD

We're waiving application fees for all current UNC students and alumni!

The application fee waiver applies only to the UNC Graduate School application. Students applying to programs with a Centralized Application Service (CAS) application will still need to pay for the CAS application.

This program prepares students for research-intensive and academic leadership roles in higher education, clinical or industry settings.

Students focus on a specific area of study from one of the following:

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership
  • Social Psychology or Sport and Physical Activity

In addition to completing advanced coursework, students gain valuable classroom teaching experience, engage in faculty directed research in their specific area of study and develop, conduct and complete independent research projects that contribute new knowledge to the field of Kinesiology.