Overview

Key Facts

The Northern Michigan University Exercise Science master's degree is intended for students with undergraduate backgrounds in athletic training, biological sciences, dietetics, health, nursing, physical education, physiology, physical therapy and sport/exercise science. The primary objective of this program is to provide the student with working knowledge in the physiological and biomechanical aspects of human movement and exertion.

A core of 17 required credits provides a foundation in the science of exercise. Students also take a minimum of 15 elective credits, which provide specialized study in a variety of applied areas. A master's thesis research option is also available.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research

Statistics and Measurements

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Advanced Seminar in Exercise Science

Advanced Mechanical Kinesiology

Sports Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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International students must apply for admission one year prior to their expected start date to ensure sufficient time for application processing.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 456 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

To qualify for regular admission into this NMU graduate program, applicants must have a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in a relevant major or 9 semester hours of relevant course work (human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, or physics).

a degree in a relevant major, or

have a minimum of nine semester hours of relevant course work (human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, physics, nutrition) with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Graduate application fee

Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

Essay – Statement of intent that includes labs skills and experiences along with reason for pursuing this degree.

3 letters of recommendation (from instructors or professional references). Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by the recommender through the application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16278 USD / year

≈ 16278 USD / year
Out-of-State

16278 USD / year

≈ 16278 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12822 USD / year

≈ 12822 USD / year

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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