MS Exercise Science at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Exercise Science is for future exercise professionals to acquire a defined scope of theoretical understanding and translational knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the science of exercise, health, and physical performance. Students are provided with a sound understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of human movement and exercise prescription. This knowledge base and skills are critical to address the growing need for evidence-based exercise applications in healthy aging, injury prevention and recovery, prevention and management of chronic disease, and optimizing human performance.

Department: Exercise Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

There is a 30-credit requirement for students who choose the non-thesis Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, and a 36-credit requirement for students who choose the thesis option. 12 credits from the following choices:12 EXSC 6090Capstone Experience (for non-thesis students)3

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transfer credit may be completed prior to admission to the program provided that the credit is approved by the student's graduate studies committee, course(s) content overlaps with program curriculum content, and the credit conforms to all other Graduate College requirements. Up to 6 additional credits taken at UVM prior to admission may also be transferred. Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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 applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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