Exercise Science PhD
Conduct original research to better understand the link between exercise, nutrition and overall wellness as you prepare for your career in academia, government, health care or clinical research.
Area of Emphasis
You will study and develop research skills in advanced exercise physiology. Research focuses on how disease or injury alters the normal responses to exercise and, in turn, how exercise interacts with disease and injury. Research opportunities are available in pulmonary, muscle or cardiovascular physiology; metabolism and diet; and exercise nutrition.
International students: This qualifies as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program, which provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders who begin the program in fall 2021 or later. For more information, visit the Department of Homeland Security Study in the States website or UB's International Student Services Office.