BS Kinesiology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

If you want to better understand the mechanics of the human body and use that knowledge to improve health and wellness in your community, a bachelor's degree in kinesiology is for you.

Duration: 120 credits / four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

If you want to better understand the mechanics of the human body and use that knowledge to improve health and wellness in your community, a bachelor's degree in kinesiology is for you. A degree in kinesiology teaches students to understand the human body and the science behind how it moves. Kinesiologists often focus on promoting health and well being through injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Career pathways

The bachelor of science in kinesiology prepares you for careers in the health and fitness fields as well as graduate education in exercise sciences, pre-professional schools like physical therapy or medical school, and physical education. Some possible careers for graduates with a degree in kinesiology include:

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA in core courses; high school coursework of 4 units English, 3 units math (Algebra I or higher), 3 units natural science and 3 units social science; SAT/ACT scores optional. Some majors and colleges set additional direct-entry or progression requirements.

Domestic applicants: USD 9,383 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate base tuition for Nevada residents, 2026-27, based on 30 credits across fall and spring at $312.75 per credit; applies to all undergraduate programmes (university-wide rate band); excludes mandatory student fees ($1,696), differential fees (e Source

First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

First-year applications opened August 1, 2026. Early Action deadline for Fall 2027 is November 15, 2026; final deadline for Fall 2027 is April 7, 2027; final deadline for Spring 2027 is December 15, 2026. Scholarship and financial aid deadline is February 15, 2027. SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission. Domestic first-year applicants pay no application fee; international undergraduate applicants pay $95. Apply through the university admissions portal (admissions.unr.edu) or the Common App.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/apply

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