Overview

With integrated disciplinary contexts, the PhD in exercise and nutritional sciences curriculum trains scholars and leaders to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary research in exercise and nutritional sciences, to address exercise and nutrition-related health problems, and to develop effective physical activity, exercise and nutrition interventions. In contrast to other programs, this program integrates exercise, nutrition and health promotion research using a problem-centered, interdisciplinary approach.

The Exercise and Nutritional Sciences program at Arizona State University emphasizes translational research, spanning from pre-clinical research aimed at understanding the biological mechanisms through which diet and exercise impact health and well-being, to clinical trials and the implementation of evidence-based practices in the community.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for research careers in research-intensive universities, governmental agencies and health-related research positions in private industry. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue postdoctoral research opportunities upon graduation.

Career examples include:

consultant
entrepreneur
exercise physiologist
dietician or nutritionist
health educator
health, research or sports scientist
postsecondary biomechanics, exercise science or nutrition teacher
professor
public health professional

Programme Structure

Students work collaboratively with an approved mentor from the beginning to the end of the doctoral program and focus their research on one primary area of interest:

translational metabolism and physiology
behavioral and community health sciences
biomechanics and motor control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 58 other PhDs in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution, and prefer that a data-based research thesis has been completed.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
letter of intent
professional resume
three letters of recommendation
teaching or research assistantship application
writing sample (six to 10 pages)
an oral interview with program faculty (via Skype or Zoom) prior to acceptance
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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