Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Waco, Texas, United States
Baylor University's PhD program in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is recognized as a STEM discipline by the Carnegie classification. Over the past two decades, research has increasingly focused on how exercise and nutrition influence health, athletic performance, and disease prevention. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary, collaborative research involving experts in exercise physiology, nutrition, rehabilitation, health psychology, chemistry, molecular biology, nursing, and medicine, aiming to optimize individual performance, health outcomes, and quality of life. It also explores community-based wellness initiatives, especially targeting underserved populations, supported by significant funding opportunities in preventive and rehabilitative health.
- Waco, Texas, United States
- 8 years
- On Campus
- N/A
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Program Overview
Baylor University's PhD program in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is recognized as a STEM discipline by the Carnegie classification. Over the past two decades, research has increasingly focused on how exercise and nutrition influence health, athletic performance, and disease prevention. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary, collaborative research involving experts in exercise physiology, nutrition, rehabilitation, health psychology, chemistry, molecular biology, nursing, and medicine, aiming to optimize individual performance, health outcomes, and quality of life. It also explores community-based wellness initiatives, especially targeting underserved populations, supported by significant funding opportunities in preventive and rehabilitative health.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
IELTS
6.5
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-01-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Feb 2026
Programme Structure
Courses included:Research Methods and Design in Exercise ScienceExercise and Sports NutritionSports PsychologySociology of SportBiomechanics
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
IELTS
6.5
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent in a related field such as exercise physiology, nutrition, health sciences, sports medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or medicine. Alternatively, a relevant undergraduate degree with substantial coursework, laboratory, and practical experience demonstrating readiness for doctoral-level research is acceptable. Additionally, applicants must secure a willing faculty mentor committed to supervising their doctoral training. Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong academic background, research experience, and a clear motivation aligned with the program’s focus on health, performance, and disease prevention.
Course Fees
N/A
Annual Fee
8 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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