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Kinesiology and Physiology

Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (PHD) New Brunswick

Deadlines
  U.S. Non-U.S.
Fall 2026 Dec 1, 2025 Sep 1, 2025
Fall 2027 Dec 1, 2026 Sep 1, 2026

The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick

Areas of Concentration


Program Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, a Biological Science, Psychology or a related field
  • One year of General Biology
  • One year of General Chemistry plus lab
  • Exercise Physiology plus 12 additional credits of coursework in advanced Physiology, Chemistry, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Physics, Calculus or Psychology
  • Min GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in science courses related to the field
  • At least two letters of recommendation must be from a science professor
  • International Students must be interviewed via Zoom in addition to submitting proof of English Language Proficiency

Test Requirements

  • GRE is Optional

  • TOEFL (if English is a second language or undergraduate degree was completed in a non-English speaking country): Minimum score of 220 for computer-based test and of 560 for paper-based test. The minimum IBT-internet based TOEFL is: Writing 22, Speaking 23, Reading 21, Listening 17.

Personal Statement Instructions

A list of questions to address in your statement can be found at https://kapgrad.sas.rutgers.edu/admissions