Overview

Emerge from this Exercise and Health Sciences program at the University of Massachusetts Boston prepared to:

Demonstrate a deep understanding of fundamental concepts of exercise science and/or health promotion
Conduct systemic inquiry and apply critical thinking to evaluate scientific literature relevant to the specialization area in exercise science and health promotion
Use an appropriate theoretical framework and quantitative and/or qualitative methods to acquire, analyze and interpret data
Disseminate scientific findings at local, national, and global levels through publications and presentations
Demonstrate leadership as a researcher and educator to promote physical activity and improve health in diverse populations

Career Possibilities

Exercise physiologist
Corporate Wellness Specialist
Health Promoter
Personal Trainer
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Research Methods
Advanced Health Fitness and Nutrition Assessment
Advanced Physical Activity and Health
Applied Exercise Physiology
Biostatistics
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Advanced Nutrition and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

MS to PhD Route: 42 credits
BS to PhD Route: 75 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 187 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form
Personal statement: An essay of no more than 1,000 words addressing:
The specific interest and rationale for pursuing a PhD in exercise and health, and career goals after completing the PhD studies
Current major research and interests in the fields of exercise or health sciences (we strongly recommend that applicants contact EHS faculty directly concerning their research interests before applying)
Official transcripts from all schools attended
Three references
TOEFL scores, if applicable
Résumé

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Tuition Fee

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International

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 96 months.
National

29060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14530 USD per semester during 96 months.
In-State

14886 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7443 USD per semester during 96 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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