Graduate
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Explore the science behind human performance, health, and resilience that keeps bodies moving and adapting. Graduates develop advanced skills and knowledge to power careers in sports medicine, rehabilitation, research, and teaching.
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CIP CODE 31.0505.00
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How to Apply
Apply to UTA through the ApplyUTA graduate application. The Master of Science in Exercise Science program follows UTA’s standard admissions criteria.
Scholarships
Graduate students can submit the FAFSA/TAFSA (UTA code: 003656) for financial aid. Visit the Graduate Financial Aid page for details.
Transfer Students
UTA welcomes transfer students to start in fall, spring, or summer terms through guaranteed admissions or a holistic admissions review process.
International Students
We welcome international and non-U.S. students and help them navigate the process of applying and enrolling at UTA as international students.
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36 Credit Hours
College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
Program Overview
Learn what to expect and what the program offers.
UTA’s Master in Exercise Science provides advanced training in the physiological, biomechanical, and behavioral aspects of human movement and performance. Students choose one of three primary pathways, based on their professional goals to pursue physical and health education, develop expertise for clinical and performance-based careers, or prepare for doctoral study in areas such as applied physiology and rehabilitation sciences.
The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, research methods and applied analysis, with opportunities to engage in faculty research projects on health, rehabilitation, and performance across diverse populations.
Guided by nationally and internationally recognized faculty, the program prepares graduates to work in strength and conditioning, clinical and rehabilitation settings, research coordination, and education, or continue into doctoral programs.
Learn more about the Master of Science in Exercise Science program.
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Career Resources
UTA’s Career Development Center connects students with career resources, employer networks, and hands-on opportunities for success during and after college.
Engaged, Supportive Faculty
Our faculty members have a wide array of professional backgrounds and specialties. Most invite graduate students interested in research and mentorship to participate in their labs, discuss areas of interest, and pursue professional development opportunities.
Living and Learning in the DFW Metroplex
The DFW Metroplex is known for its diverse culture, active job market, vibrant restaurant and cultural scene, and extensive outdoor recreation activities. With 24 Fortune 500 companies including Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, Alcon, McKesson, AT&T, and CBRE headquartered here, UTA students have access to an extensive network of opportunities for internships and jobs.
Carnegie R-1 Institution for Research
UTA students benefit from an immersive undergraduate and graduate research experience where they can actively contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. With state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces, world-renowned faculty and scientists, and an ever-growing research portfolio representing $155 million in research expenditures, UTA is working to solve some of our greatest global challenges while enriching the educational environment for our students.
Makerspaces Across Campus
UTA’s Central Library FabLab boasts 8,000-square-feet of makerspace featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printers, kilns, sewing machines, and much more for learners from any discipline or experience level. The FabLab is taking the lead in ensuring students gain highly sought interdisciplinary skills.