Overview

The Department of Health Sciences at Northeastern University currently offers a Master of Science in Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences - Exercise Science with a public health emphasis.

The concentration in physical activity and public health recognizes that inactivity is a major public health problem and represents a significant risk factor for many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.

This program integrates key competencies for a degree in exercise science recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), including knowledge of exercise physiology and the assessment and development of physical activity and exercise programs for the general and clinical populations.

The program offers three pathways of study: research, public health, and practice-based pathways. These pathways train students to pursue a terminal degree in exercise science or to pursue opportunities in research and clinical settings, or within federal, private, and nonprofit institutions.

Unique Features

Internships, practicums, and research opportunities provide hands-on, experiential learning
Small student cohorts ensure strong faculty mentorship
Robust curriculum with a public health emphasis
Interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and community partners
Students choose one of three pathways: research, public health, practice-based exercise science

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Physical Activity and Exercise: Prescription, Measurement, and Testing
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Physical Activity and Exercise: Effects on Musculoskeletal Health and Disease
Electrocardiography, Clinical Assessment, and Prescription
Health Education and Program Planning
Urban Community Health Assessment
Epidemiology
Biostatistics in Public Health
Applied Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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General requirements

Application
Application fee
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
Personal statement
Resumé
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
Official GRE scores

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

62272 USD / year

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Out-of-State

62272 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

62272 USD / year

≈ 62272 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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