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PhD in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Degree Requirements
The PhD NEP degree generally requires between four to six semesters of coursework. Individual student research projects and dissertation-specific work will vary and generally requires additional terms of study; in most cases, it takes between four to five years to complete the program.
Students complete a minimum of 72 credits including a four-semester graduate seminar series and a set of chosen electives. Students select one of three program tracks: human nutrition track, exercise physiology track, or a combined track.