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Nutrition and Exercise Sciences Program

A Healthy Career Choice

Nutrition and exercise play a significant role in disease prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation. The integration of knowledge from the fields of nutrition and exercise sciences is necessary for our graduates. Because of the strong translational movement in the health field we need individuals who are capable of integrating nutrition and exercise in the field of research as well as in the clinic.

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Master Degrees (M.S.)
Exercise Science MS Students
Exercise Science Specialization

The M.S. in nutrition and exercise sciences provides an opportunity to specialize in nutritional sciences. Students are prepared for careers in government, industry or research fields. A partial list includes research assistants or coordinators, instructors or public health officials.
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Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (M.S.) - Nutritional Sciences Specialization

The M.S. in nutrition and exercise sciences provides an opportunity to specialize in nutritional sciences. Students are prepared for careers in government, industry or research fields. A partial list includes research assistants or coordinators, instructors or public health officials.
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Degree
Nutrition PhD Students
Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in nutrition and exercise sciences provides students the opportunity to begin their development as an independent researcher. Students pursuing a doctoral degree typically seek employment in higher education, industry or government. Thus, working knowledge of research is vital to a student's program. Those students wishing to pursue employment in higher education also need to seek opportunities to gain teaching experience. This can be in the form of a graduate teaching assistant, assisting a faculty member with a class (e.g. grading, laboratories) or providing guest lectures.

Application Process to the Graduate School

Students interested in applying for the M.S. or Ph.D. programs in nutrition and exercise sciences can follow the link below to complete the online application for graduate school. The programs do not have separate applications and do not require the GRE for admission. Once a student’s Graduate School application is complete, the Graduate School will forward this information to the nutrition or exercise sciences program director. One important note is that it will be important that students select either the exercise science or nutrition science specialization, as this information will allow us to make appropriate advising decisions.

The following key materials are required by the Graduate School:

  • Online application
  • Application Fee of $35
  • Official Transcript(s) – current at time of application.

If students have not completed a Bachelor’s degree at the time of application, an official copy after the degree is complete is required. 

Assistantships

Students interested in applying for graduate assistantships should contact Lee Weidauer. For graduate assistantships, a letter of interest, current resume/cv and a list of three references will be required.

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Exercise Science Specialization Contact
Nutritional Sciences Specialization Contact