MS
Exercise Sciences
Application Deadline
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
Required Tests
TOEFL/IELTS if English is not first language
Additional Requirements
TOEFL/IELTS if English is not first language
Additional Requirements
- Letter of intent as outlined on the program MAP sheet which can be found at https://exsc.byu.edu/ms-in-exercise-science
- Minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 semester hours of upper-level academic work
- Resume
Program Requirements
Requirements for Degree
- Credit hours: minimum 32-34, with 26-28 being course work hours, plus 6 thesis hours (ExSc 699R)
- Prerequisites: Graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Sciences or a related field, including the majority of courses listed below or equivalents: Human Anatomy (ExSc 440 and CELL 220 or equivalent), Essentials in Human Physiology (CELL 305 or CELL 362), Exercise Physiology (ExSc 463 and ExSc 464 {Lab}), Kinesiology/Biomechanics (ExSc 362), Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention (ExSc 387), Stress Management (ExSc 410), Worksite Health Promotion (ExSc 455), Obesity and Weight Management (ExSc 480), College Physics (Phscs 105/106/107), College Algebra (Math 110 or higher), College Chemistry (Chem 105/106/107), Statistics (STAT 121).
- Skill courses (3 hours): Take one of the following STAT 511 or ExSc 630
- Thesis (6 hours: ExSc 699R)
- Electives (23 hours minimum): Select a minimum of 23 credit hours from the following: ExSc 501, 625R, 640, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 671, 673, 688R, 693R, 766, 769, or other courses as approved by your advisory committee and the graduate coordinator (not including prerequisites or deficiencies).
Program Outcomes
Advanced Exercise Physiology Understanding
Students will use their understanding of exercise science to identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Critical Analysis and Research
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply the scientific method in the exercise sciences by actively engaging in the research process.
Effective Communication
Graduates will develop oral and written skills sufficient to present and publish their research in peer-reviewed venues.
Students will use their understanding of exercise science to identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Critical Analysis and Research
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply the scientific method in the exercise sciences by actively engaging in the research process.
Effective Communication
Graduates will develop oral and written skills sufficient to present and publish their research in peer-reviewed venues.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
Total Students
22.0
International
3.0
Male
7.0
Female
15.0
LDS
18.0
BYU Undergraduate
12.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.6
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
13.4
Admitted Per Year
8.6
Percent Admitted
64.18
Average GPA
3.48
Courses and Faculty