Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in Exercise and Sport Science, Physical Education, or Kinesiology.  Applicants who do not have one of the above majors as an undergraduate, must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and course work including anatomy (human or comparative), physiology (human or mammalian), exercise physiology, and two courses in the biological or health sciences related to the specialization.  Qualified applicants must have completed a research and/or statistics course to establish a foundation for graduate level work in research and statistics.  Contact the specialization coordinator if you have additional concerns.  "Interviews are strongly encouraged prior to admission".  Applicants should contact Dr. Robert McMurray, 919-962-1371, or email him at exphys@email.unc.edu to arrange for an interview.

The Graduate School recommends 3.0 cumulative grade point average and GRE scores at or above the 50th percentile of the students taking the GRE nationally.  It is strongly recommended that applicants take the writing portion of the GRE.  In addition, a personal statement of goals and three recommendations are needed, preferable two from individuals that attest to academic achievement.