MS Exercise Science at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The Online Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science (MSESS) from the School of Human Services at the University of Cincinnati is designed for health and human performance professionals, offering a flexible, 1- and 2-year completion timeline, perfect for those balancing education with a career. Our curriculum emphasizes current research and advancements in exercise and sport science, offering specialized coursework for an in-depth understanding of human performance and pathophysiology.

Faculty: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services | Duration: 1 year | Study mode: online | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout their graduate coursework to graduate. The program consists of 30 credits, including 21 core curriculum credits and 9 elective credits from approved UC online courses. For the culminating experience in their final semester, students will undertake a 3-credit Applied Experience in Exercise and Sport Science, choosing between an internship or a capstone research project.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MSESS program can pursue a wide array of careers within the expansive network of health and fitness professionals in the Cincinnati area and beyond. Moreover, the MSESS degree provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing research careers, either in clinical settings or within the private sector, contributing to the advancement of exercise

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Application information

Entry requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in a related field (with a cumulative GPA of a 3.00 or higher). If a student has a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field, they must show evidence that the following courses were taken and passed: Anatomy and Physiology and Exercise Physiology. 2. Unofficial transcripts 3. Resume/CV 4. One (1) letter of recommendation

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.

Graduate applicants select an entry term (semester) when applying; not all programmes start every term, and each programme sets its own start terms.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic and $70 international for most degree programmes; $75 domestic and $80 international for the College of Engineering & Applied Science; $140 for the MS Physiology.

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://grad.uc.edu/admissions.html

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