Overview

The curriculum of the Health Sciences with Fitness and Wellness Specialization program from Lindenwood University is designed to provide you with an advanced combination of courses from areas related to public health, exercise physiology, fitness, nutrition, recreation, health promotion and business management.

Advanced education and scientific inquiry in areas related to exercise physiology, healthy movement, nutrition, and preventive approaches to many diseases and their associated comorbidities continue to dominate many areas of allied health education and professions.

Career

The Fitness and Wellness specialization emphasis will provide you with a strong scientific basis, allowing you to seek advanced degrees in wellness, therapeutic recreation and various allied health professions as well as providing practical skills for employment in the health and fitness industry.

When you earn your MS in Health Sciences, you will be fully prepared for an exciting career as an athletic trainer, strength and conditioning coach, sports nutritionist, personal fitness trainer, or many other positions within the allied health professions and fitness industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods
Statistical Analysis
Health and Well-being in Society
Employee Wellness Programming
Coaching
Fitness and Wellness Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

The Master of Science in Health Sciences currently has no application deadline and applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Saint Charles, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 1131 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Previous four-year degree, preferably in area related to exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, health promotion, etc.
Absolute prerequisites: Basic statistics, anatomy & physiology I and II (both with labs), exercise physiology (with lab) and exercise testing. All courses must be completed with a “C” or better prior to full admission into the program. You can be accepted on a conditional acceptance basis with approval from the graduate program director.
Additional preferred coursework: Past student performance has indicated that students with introductory coursework in nutrition, exercise prescription, kinesiology and foundational science courses in areas related to biology, chemistry and physics are better suited to handle the rigors of the program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19272 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19272 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

19272 USD / year

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Living costs

Saint Charles

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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