Applied Physiology (PhD)

Program Educational Goals

The objective of the PhD program in Applied Physiology is to prepare students for research-based careers. With that in mind, the following program educational goals (PEGs) were developed.

Demonstrate core knowledge of human physiology across the major body systems.
Integrate physiology from the cellular and molecular level to organ systems and organisms.
Develop clinical/laboratory skills that support research focus.
Design and conduct original research.
Effectively read and evaluate scientific information.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing so as to disseminate research to the broader physiological and scientific community via peer-reviewed articles and/or conference/seminar presentations.

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Requirements for the Degree:

The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physiology requires a minimum of 46 credits including nine credits of dissertation. The program is designed to be completed in four years. The 46 required credits are specified in the student’s plan of study and normally include:

Required courses

28 credits. For KAAP 630 and KAAP 631 minimum grade of B required.

KAAP 630 - Advanced Human Physiology I Credit(s): 3
KAAP 631 - Advanced Human Physiology II Credit(s): 3
KAAP 868 - Research Credit(s): 1-12 (12 credits required)
KAAP 801 - Graduate Seminar in Applied Physiology Credit(s): 0-4 *

Note:

*Seminar taken 8 semesters, 4 semesters at the 1-credit level and 4 semesters at the 0-credit level

Statistics:

Six credits of statistics courses must be taken. Other statistical courses can be substituted with approval by the advisor and Program Coordinator.

BISC 643 - Biological data analysis Credit(s): 3
EDUC 665 - Elementary Statistics Credit(s): 3
EDUC 812 - Regression and Structural Equation Modeling Credit(s): 3
STAT 608 - Statistical Research Methods Credit(s): 3
STAT 656 - Biostatistics Credit(s): 3

Elective Courses:

9 credits. Any graduate level course not used to fill a core requirement can be taken to meet this program requirement. Students in the APHY doctoral program are free to select coursework that best meets their personal educational and professional goals

Note:

Students who have had substantially similar courses to one or more of those required prior to entering the Applied Physiology Program may substitute other appropriate courses with the approval of the advisor and the Program Committee.

Only those courses in the 600, 800, and 900 levels will apply towards the doctoral degree. Independent study courses will be accepted based on approval of the advisor and the Department Chair. A maximum of 9 independent study credits may be included in the program of study.

Dissertation:

KAAP 969 - Doctoral Dissertation Credit(s): 1-12 (nine credits)

Applied Physiology (PhD)

Program Educational Goals

Program Policy Document:

Requirements for the Degree:

Required courses

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Statistics:

Elective Courses:

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Dissertation:

Credits to Total a Minimum of 46

Last Revised 2024-2025 Academic Year