MSc

Exercise and Sport Science

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    18 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,450USD
  • Start date
    Sep, Jan

Program overview

What St. Francis College says about their program:

The Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science will prepare you for a variety of careers across four concentrations in High-Performance Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Psychology and Generalist studies.

Our Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science program is built to prepare individuals who are committed to effecting change in the health and fitness industries and who take a holistic approach to exercise, wellness and fitness. Students will learn anatomy, motor behavior, exercise physiology, fitness assessment, biomechanics, and sport and exercise psychology.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma and an official transcript from an approved secondary school
  • GPA of 71 or above

Graduate academic requirements

  • Proof of undergraduate course completion (transcripts detailing undergraduate coursework translated into English of an acquired BA, BS or any undergraduate bachelor's degree)

English requirements

  • TOEFL iBT 70
  • IELTS 6.0
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE 50
  • ITEP 3.7
  • LanguageCert

    Overall B2 Level

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from English speaking country
  • Completion of high school or UG/PG degree taught in English

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • SAT/ACT scores (optional)

Certain countries may require the submission of a course-by-course evaluation of transcripts by an evaluation company.

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose detailing how you plan to meet the challenges of the program
  • GMAT/GRE scores are required if you have a college GPA below 3.0

If your previous institution was outside the United States, you will be required to have a course-by-course evaluation of your credits Additional writing requirements will be required for MFA in Creative Writing and MA in Psychology

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$27,461 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$16,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

Presidential Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$10,000

  • Requirements

    Every year, incoming international freshmen students with a B average (GPA) or higher applying for our fall semester before February will be invited to enter an essay contest. After completing an essay and an interview, applicants could be chosen as one of four students to receive the Presidential Scholarship, which covers full academic tuition costs

You Are Welcome Here Scholarship

  • Amount

    50% of academic tuition

  • Requirements

    Eligibility for consideration requires that students are not US citizens or permanent residents. International students graduating from either a U.S. or Non-U.S. high school are welcome to apply.

Faith Based Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$1,000

  • Requirements

    This type of scholarship is awarded to any high school graduate of a faith-based institution. The scholarship is awarded upon acceptance.

Larkin Luminary Scholarship

  • Amount

    Up to $500

  • Requirements

    Awarded to new full-time students who are children, grandchildren, or siblings of SFC graduates. Renewable for up to four years of study at St. Francis College.

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Visa requirements for St. Francis College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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