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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
Las Vegas, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
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Master of Science (MS) | Exercise kinesiology | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Kinesiology | |
Master of Science (MS) | Nutrition sciences |
Degrees Awarded
Degree | Number Awarded |
---|---|
Master's Degrees | 17 |
Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available? |
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Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
Distance learning programs available? | No |
Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
---|---|
Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some Professional paper |
Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum 70th percentile on the Verbal section) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44
Applied
21
Accepted
16
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Entrance Requirements
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree; statement of purpose; 2 letters of recommendation | |
Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum 70th percentile on the Verbal section) | |
Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree/bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.25; 3 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; personal interview |
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
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Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
38
Total Graduate Students
5%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 18.42% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 5.26% |
White or Caucasian | 57% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
Asian | 5.26% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.63% |
Two or more races | 2.63% |
Unknown | 2.63% |
Gender
Male (31%)
Female (68%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 1
Male (7)
Female (7)
Research
Focus of faculty research: | Biomechanics of gait, factors in motor skill acquisition and performance, nutritional supplements and performance, lipoprotein biochemistry, transcranial direct current stimulation |
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Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 528,238 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 453034
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3034
United States
Box 453034
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3034
United States
Contact
Dr. John Mercer
Professor/Acting Chair
Email: kns.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4672
Fax: 702-895-1356
Professor/Acting Chair
Email: kns.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4672
Fax: 702-895-1356
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