Overview

At the Kinesiology and Health Promotion - Health Promotion MSc program offered at University of Kentucky you will be prepared to embrace a variety of positions in the health promotion field, including careers in healthcare facilities, public health departments and public health policy agencies, schools and universities, the non-profit sector, and many other businesses and industries.

Making Health Possible for ALL!

Our health promotion courses prepare students to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination, a professional credential widely respected in the health promotion field. Our program has a required internship that you can complete from wherever you are, helping you gain valuable hands on experience to stand out to employers.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects positions for health educators and community health workers to increase significantly from 2018-28. Health educators in all industries earned a median annual wage of $54,200 in 2018, while those employed specifically in hospitals earned a median annual wage of $64,800 in the same year. Those with graduate degrees are poised for leadership positions and better earning potential.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Promotion
Health Promotion & Behavior Change
Planning Health Promotion Programs
Research Techniques Applied to Kinesiology & Health Promotion
Mental and Emotional Health
Advanced Health Concepts
Promoting Physical Activity for Youth

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with adequate preparation in health, physical education, or related fields.
GPA requirement: 2.75 or higher
Resume/CV
Personal Statement: A professional goal statement describing the applicant’s professional background, motivations for seeking a graduate education in this specialty area, why the current program is an ideal fit, and career/research aspirations.
Three letters of recommendation: At least two must be from a person with direct knowledge of applicant’s academic capabilities (e.g., instructor, research supervisor, advisor, etc.).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13035 USD / year

≈ 13035 USD / year
Out-of-State

13035 USD / year

≈ 13035 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13035 USD / year

≈ 13035 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Making Health Possible for ALL!

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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