Candidates for the MS in Exercise Science & Nutrition will have an accredited bachelor’s degree in a related major such as Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Public Health, Psychology, Applied Physiology, Athletic Training or Nutrition.
Additionally, applicants will need to demonstrate successful undergraduate course work in the following courses (or their equivalent):
| Anatomy & Physiology I and II (with labs)..... |
8 credits |
| Exercise Physiology...................................... |
3-4 credits |
| Nutrition..................................................... |
3 credits |
| Physics (survey course or with lab)............... |
4 credits |
| Statistics.................................................... |
3 credits |
Application requirements include:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited four-year college or university (Official Transcripts are required) Sacred Heart University students and alumni may authorize the Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain their official SHU transcripts on their behalf. Click here to download and print the authorization form.
- Completed online Graduate Application
- $50 non-refundable Application Fee / $100USD for international applicants
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- College writing sample on the topic of health, exercise science or nutrition
- Current Resume
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all required application materials have been received in the Office of Graduate Admissions.
For more information, please contact:
Tara L. Chudy
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Phone: 203-365-4735
Email: chudyt@sacredheart.edu