Exercise Science - Graduate

1. CV
2. Personal Statement
   • Submit a statement of your professional aspirations and explain how you believe graduate study at the University of Kentucky will enhance your ability to achieve those professional goals. In your statement, provide information about your background, research skills and experiences, personal and professional achievements, and educational, work or life experiences that influenced you and your life goals.
3. Writing Sample
   • ​Students who have not written a Master’s level thesis will be required to submit an example of their research writing. A literature review or project from a completed class are acceptable examples for submission for application. Special circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the applicant’s designated potential advisor.
4. A Master’s degree or graduate level professional (e.g. M.D.) degree from a fully accredited institution of higher learning. 
5. The Graduate School of the University of Kentucky requires an overall grade point of 3.0 on all prior graduate work and a 2.75 from undergraduate work.
6. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5; Submitted scores must be no more than two years old.
7. Four letters of recommendation
   • EXCEPTION: For application to the Biomechanics program only: A total of 3 reference letters are required, with a minimum of 2 out of 3 of these letters being submitted by someone with a terminal degree (i.e. Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., etc.)

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

An assistantship application is available here.

Application Deadlines

Spring: December 1

Summer: April 1

Fall:  February 1