Overview
About Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of Pittsburgh
This degree will prepare students for careers in cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention and rehabilitation, obesity prevention and treatment, and other related careers. This degree program will also prepare students to be competitive for additional training programs in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other related disciplines. Students who select to train in research will also have strong foundational knowledge to enhance their ability to compete for admission to high quality doctoral programs.
Careers
- Careers in cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention and rehabilitation, obesity prevention and treatment, and other related careers.
- Preparation for additional training programs in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other related disciplines.
- Preparation for admission to high quality doctoral programs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
- CLINICAL EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSIOLOGY
- BEHAVIOR CHANGE AND HEALTH COACHING
- PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH
- MOVEMENT SCIENCE IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Rolling admission.
Language
Credits
- thesis degree - 36
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences Sports Sciences View 2295 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) to be paid by credit card
- Your online application must include (a.) a Goal statement, (b.) your resume or curriculum vita, and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 12 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.