Graduate KIP Programs

Integrative Physiology—PhD

Fascinated by health and human physiology and have a passion for fitness? Bring your interests together with study in a doctorate of Integrative Physiology. This research-based degree is based on work in faculty labs conducted across the entire spectrum - fundamental basics at the molecular level, animal- and human-based research, and population studies - to translate research into tangible health outcomes.

Kinesiology—MS

Do your interests lie in cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, fitness training and management, sports administration, or research/teaching in health and kinesiology? Kinesiology is a highly interdisciplinary field, involving areas such as biological sciences, human factors, and biomedical engineering. In five years you can earn a BS degree in Exercise Science, Sports and Fitness Management, or Biological Sciences—Pre-Professional Option, Biomedical Engineering, as well as an MS in Kinesiology with our Kinesiology Accelerated Master's Degree.

Advance Human Performance and Health Through Graduate Study

The Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology (KIP) department at Michigan Technological University offers a dynamic graduate-focused academic environment that blends rigorous coursework with hands-on research and real-world applications in human health, movement science, and physiology. Graduate students pursuing the PhD in Integrative Physiology and the MS in Kinesiology work closely with faculty on interdisciplinary investigation and clinical applications that span from molecular physiology to biomechanics and performance science.

Faculty expertise: Graduate students in the KIP department have the opportunity to engage with faculty whose scholarship and mentorship span a broad array of areas, including cardiovascular and metabolic physiology, human performance, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. Faculty labs focus on translating research into health outcomes—from understanding cardiovascular regulation to improving human movement and rehabilitation strategies—which enriches the mentorship and training environment for both MS and PhD students.
Funding opportunities: Graduate students at Michigan Tech can access a range of financial support mechanisms, including graduate assistantships that provide a stipend and potential tuition support, internal and external fellowships that may include stipends and tuition benefits, and reduced-tuition programs for eligible students; these resources are administered through the university’s Graduate School and Financial Aid offices.
Career outcomes and networking: Graduates of the KIP graduate programs have pursued careers in academia, healthcare, industry, and clinical settings, and doctoral alumni often continue into post-doctoral research appointments or faculty positions. The department’s seminar series and collaborations with professionals across health and sports science fields help students build professional networks that support career advancement.
Research: Research is central to graduate study in KIP, with students participating in projects that address pressing health challenges such as hypertension, metabolic disease, aging, neuromechanics, and injury prevention. Both the MS and PhD programs support research or in-depth investigations, allowing students to contribute insights to the sciences of human physiology and movement.

College of Sciences and Arts

The College of Sciences and Arts is a community of faculty, staff, and students committed to excellence and driven by our passion for education, outreach, research, and creativity across the social and natural sciences, humanities, and the arts. Uniquely situated in the heart of Michigan's R1 flagship technological university, we specialize in human-centered potential and discovery-based learning designed to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Knowing that every student at Michigan Tech will pass through our doors, our college strives to be at the forefront of interdisciplinary collaborations that lead to breakthrough solutions.

Our students gain a profound understanding of social and cultural contexts through experiential learning and innovative research. We welcome you to be part of our caring, expansive college community, with 32 undergraduate and 24 graduate degrees to choose from.

The opportunities in Michigan Tech's College of Sciences and Arts are limitless. Transform into a civic leader ready to contribute to a sustainable future. Lead and participate in action-based experiences that are critical to the start of a fulfilling career. Job-shadow at a local hospital or veterinary clinic while preparing for a career in health. Design sound and lighting for a regional production. Conduct community forums on the implications of artificial intelligence. Work to purify vaccines. Study the impact of social media on society. Research the mysteries of space and galaxies beyond our universe. Explore transforming abandoned iron and copper mines into giant batteries. Understand freshwater ecosystem health. Document the nature of changes in cognitive function and motor behavior in aging and dementia.

At Michigan Tech, your academic growth is supported by a variety of learning centers, along with our Humanities Digital Media Zone and Writing Center. Model climate in the only cloud chamber of its kind. Take part in interdisciplinary health research in our state-of-the-art H-STEM Complex. Create amazing sights and sounds in our visual art, sound, and theatre performance spaces.

Tomorrow Needs You

Supercharge your analytical skills to meet the demands of a technology-driven society at a flagship public research university powered by science, technology, engineering, and math. Graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to solve real-world problems and succeed in academia, research, and tomorrow's high-tech business landscape.