MS Kinesiology at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Become a leader in the fast-growing fields that promote health and fitness. As health, fitness, and sports science evolve, professionals with expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics, coaching, and sports psychology are in high demand. UND’s master’s in Kinesiology offers a flexible, 100% online path for working professionals looking to advance in fitness, athletic training, rehabilitation, and performance science. Or, take classes with us on campus.

Department: Department of Education, Health & Behavior Studies | Duration: 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The Thesis Masters Degree option provides experience in research and scholarship. The Non-Thesis Masters Degree option focuses on coursework with the option of an independent study or internship as a capstone experience. Required courses include EFR 513 Large Dataset Management and Analysis; EFR 515 Statistics I; EFR 516 Statistics II; EFR 518 Multivariate Analysis; EFR 535 Data Analytics and Visualization with R; ENE 530 Applied Engineering Business Analysis.

Career pathways

You may find work in the sport/Esport, fitness and rehabilitation, health, education or recreation industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of undergraduate work (based on a 4.00 scale). Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Application Requirements. In additional to the application form and fee, the following must be submitted as part of the application process: Three letters of recommendations One official copy of all academic transcripts Statement of Goals and Objectives

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070. Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Education'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

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

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