MS Physical Activity and Wellness Science at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The Master’s program in Physical Activity and Wellness Science provides the competencies necessary to promote health and wellness, assist in reducing health risks, and improve quality of life for individuals and communities. The curriculum examines the science underlying the relationship between physical (in)activity and chronic disease and emphasizes health interventions based on scientific data and established behavioral and learning theories.

Department: Physical Activity and Wellness Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

UVM's Master’s Degree in Physical Activity and Wellness Science is a 30-credit, non-thesis graduate program. At least 6 of the 30 must be course credits at the 6000-level or above. With the prior approval of their program and the Graduate College, students may apply one 3000- or 4000-level course toward their graduate program. The program can be completed in 1 or 2 academic years (2 or 4 semesters, respectively). The curriculum includes coursework in exercise programming, physical activity epidemiology, research methods, exercise and energy balance, chronic disease and exercise, health and wel

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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. 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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