Prerequisites for the specialization include a background in physical and biological science, including college physics, introductory college chemistry, biology and physiology and exercise science. Math through integral calculus, engineering mechanics and computer science are desirable. Under most circumstances, a Ph.D. applicant will have completed a master’s degree and thesis or equivalent before being admitted. Alternatively, a Ph.D. applicant can be admitted with a bachelor’s degree if he/she meets the following Graduate School criterion: undergraduate GPA x 1000 x GRE verbal + GRE quantitative = 4300. Students are expected to have an undergraduate or master’s degree in exercise science or an appropriate related field.