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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Exercise physiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Kinesiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Nutrition sciences |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 15 |
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
54
Applied
28
Accepted
17
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 15th | June 15th | No |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | November 15th | No |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
45
Total Graduate Students
4%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.89% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.44% |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.22% |
| Asian | 4.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.22% |
| Unknown | 6.67% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
12
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 2
Male (6)
Female (6)
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 |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 49,804 |
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. Brian Schilling
Chair/Professor
Email: brian.schilling@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-1130
Fax: 702-895-1500
Chair/Professor
Email: brian.schilling@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-1130
Fax: 702-895-1500
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