For students seeking careers in Science & Research, our Master of Science and Doctor of Physiology in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (KAP) is for you. The M.S. program is typically completed in 2 years. The Ph.D. program typically takes 5 years.
We prioritize students seeking a doctorate. Below are details of general program structure and idealized timelines for completion.
| Fall, Year 1 | Spring, Year 1 | Fall, Year 2 | Spring, Year 2 | |
| M.S. Program | ||||
| Core Courses | 1/ Advanced Applied Human Physiology I 2/ Advanced Applied Human Physiology II |
3/ Advanced Exercise Physiology 4/ Principles of Research & Scientific Writing 5/ Statistics |
Health Seminar | |
| Electives | Pick 2 | Pick 1 | Pick 1 | Pick 1 |
| Lab Work | 10-15 hours/week | 10-15 hours/week | ||
| Milestones | Create thesis committee | Plan thesis project | Begin project | Defend thesis |
M.S. in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology Handbook
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
| Ph.D. | |||||
| Core Courses | 1/ Adv Applied Human Physiology I 2/ Adv Applied Human Physiology II 3/ Principles of Research & Scientific Writing in Health Sciences 4/ Statistics 5/ Health Seminar |
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| Electives | Pick 2 | Pick 2 | Pick 2 | Pick 1 | |
| Lab Work | Gain skills Assist in ongoing projects |
Begin discussion about dissertation Participate in lab publications |
Start work on proposal Publish!! |
Complete proposal Publish!! Conference attendance |
Perform dissertation work Publish Conference presentation |
| Teaching
- Exercise Physiology |
15-20 Hours | 15-20 Hours | 15-20 Hours | 15-20 Hours | 15-20 Hours |
| Summer Activities | Comprehensive Exams | Dissertation proposal defense | Dissertation committee meeting | Defend dissertation | |