BS Exercise Science at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

Our Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree is designed to prepare future exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse health and wellness needs of our community. Students are equipped to take entry level positions in the exercise field, or pursue graduate and professional degrees, as they complete comprehensive coursework in anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, fitness program administration, and more! Advantages of working in this field

Faculty: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

In order to graduate from the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, a student must: Complete all required course work and program requirements. Obtain a grade of C- or better for all health education/exercise science courses. Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average. Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension. Meet the college's residency requirement of 30 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program will be prepared for the careers listed below. All opportunities may not be listed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: Freshmen applicants, please visit the Admission Requirements page for more 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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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