The Department of Biomechanics will host a visitation program for prospective graduate students who are interested in earning a PhD in Biomechanics & Kinesiology or an MS degree in Biomechanics. The goal of the program is to recruit high-quality graduate students that are top candidates for graduate research assistantships. The visitation program allows students to see our research facilities and interact with faculty and students before making a final decision. The Department of Biomechanics will cover students’ travel, lodging, and food expenses.
2023 Dates and Deadlines
- Applications open May 1st
- Applications due August 6th
- Application reviewed mid-August
- Decisions sent to applicants by September 1st
- Visit dates: October 16th-17th
Application Requirements
- Completion of Graduate Student Visitation Program application
- Unofficial transcripts
- Statement of purpose outlining academic goals, research experience and interest, and future career aspirations
- Updated CV/Resume
- Applicants must be located in the United States. International travel will not be booked as part of the visitation program. Applicants located outside of the United States will not be considered.
Students will select their research interests as part of the application.
Research areas
- Clinical and Rehabilitation Biomechanics
- Movement Variability
- Orthopedic and Sports Biomechanics
- Neuromechanics
- Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Exoskeletons
- Cardiovascular Biomechanics
Faculty
It is highly encouraged to contact faculty you may be interested in working with when you apply to the visitation program. Visit our directory page to view faculty profiles.
Example itinerary items include:
- Welcome/Department Overview with Department Chair
- Meetings with Faculty
- Building Tours
- Overview of Graduate Assistantships/Scholarships/Fellowships
- UNO Campus tour
- Graduate Student Panel
- Research Presentations
- Social with Biomechanics United student group
Questions? Contact our Academic Program Coordinator, Laura Rotert, at unobiomechanics@unomaha.edu
Applying to Biomechanics Graduate Programs
Visit our graduate programs page for application and degree requirements.