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Exercise and Sport Sciences, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
, NY,
Ithaca College's graduate program in exercise and sport sciences has a proud heritage that is built on great facilities, small classes, easy faculty access, practical experiences, and flexible curricula. But for graduate students considering advanced study in the field, this is just the beginning. 

About

The master of science program with thesis serves a twofold purpose. First, it can be viewed as the initial step toward advanced study. Second, the program challenges those individuals who desire to advance their knowledge in exercise physiology, sport psychology, or human performance. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Survey of Statistical Methods
  • Research Methods
  • Leadership in Exercise and Sport
  • Thesis I

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Letters of recommendation may be required to be submitted one of two ways; either in hard copy form (requiring a signature) or online. Two letters of recommendation are required for admission. Recommendations should speak to your academic skills, work ethic, motivation, and preparedness for graduate school.
  • If you are planning on applying for a graduate assistantship position, please fill out the appropriate information on the general application. But note that a separate assistantship application is required. See details below.
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please submit all required materials and check you application status online.

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    868 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 868 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.

  • National Applies to you

    868 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 868 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Ithaca

  • 1128 - 2460 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

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