Chapel Hill,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Exercise Physiology in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
|
Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,844
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Exercise Physiology graduate specialization prepares students for research-oriented careers in exercise physiology and related disciplines. Our curriculum equips graduates with expertise applicable to diverse professional settings, from fitness centers in commercial, corporate, and healthcare environments to clinical practice. Students gain in-depth knowledge of physiological principles applied to exercise across various populations and environmental conditions. Through hands-on training, participants master laboratory techniques and develop essential research skills for their academic projects.
The program additionally trains students to bridge communication gaps between medical professionals and the general public regarding exercise's health benefits. Beyond fulfilling university graduation criteria, our graduates acquire competencies that prepare them for national certification examinations in clinical practice and fitness/strength training across multiple professional associations.
Our alumni regularly present master's and doctoral research at prestigious conferences, including the American College of Sports Medicine's national and regional gatherings, among other professional forums.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The application process has two major components:
Completion of the application form required by the UNC Graduate School.
Completion of the application forms required by the Department of Exercise & Sport Science and your area of specialization.
Please take particular note of the following very important items!
All required forms both those required by the Graduate School and the Department of EXSS must be uploaded/submitted to the GRADUATE SCHOOL not to EXSS.
Do not send, upload, or submit any completed forms to the Department of Exercise & Sport Science.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMPLETE ALL FORMS BEFORE CLICKING THE SUBMIT BUTTON. After you click the SUBMIT button you will NOT be able to access your application to make revisions and/or to add forms you failed to submit. A bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better. One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application. All unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to your application in order for your application to be reviewed. Please do not mail transcripts as part of your admission application, we only accept unofficial uploads for application evaluation. If you are offered admission, one official transcript for each university attended will be required prior to the first day of the term. IELTS -7.0 , TOEFL IBT- 90
Completion of the application form required by the UNC Graduate School.
Completion of the application forms required by the Department of Exercise & Sport Science and your area of specialization.
Please take particular note of the following very important items!
All required forms both those required by the Graduate School and the Department of EXSS must be uploaded/submitted to the GRADUATE SCHOOL not to EXSS.
Do not send, upload, or submit any completed forms to the Department of Exercise & Sport Science.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMPLETE ALL FORMS BEFORE CLICKING THE SUBMIT BUTTON. After you click the SUBMIT button you will NOT be able to access your application to make revisions and/or to add forms you failed to submit. A bachelor's degree (based on a four-year curriculum) completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution an average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better. One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application. All unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to your application in order for your application to be reviewed. Please do not mail transcripts as part of your admission application, we only accept unofficial uploads for application evaluation. If you are offered admission, one official transcript for each university attended will be required prior to the first day of the term. IELTS -7.0 , TOEFL IBT- 90
Tuition
USD
28,844