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MS Exercise Science at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

The in-person M.S. builds advanced skills in research, analysis and promotion of fitness, wellness and exercise, examining how physical activity affects physiological systems.

Faculty: David B. Falk College of Sport  |  Department: Department of Exercise Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Core courses in exercise science, research and statistical thinking, plus electives such as training, environmental physiology, health, aging and disease; capstone is a master's thesis or an internship. Labs include Cardiovascular, Kinesmetrics, Clinical Research and Hypoxia/Altitude Simulation.

Career pathways

Cardiac rehabilitation and other government, hospital and non-profit health programmes, corporate fitness, personal training, research and teaching roles; further paths to physician assistant, OT, PT, nursing, doctoral study or medical school.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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