Program Overview
The Exercise and Wellness (Healthy Aging) at Arizona State University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Exercise and Wellness (Healthy Aging) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 11,241 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 10,566 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Phoenix, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Exercise and Wellness (Healthy Aging) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Statistics
- Physiological Aspects of Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
- Health Promotion
- Aging and Lifestyle Behaviors
- Functional Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Older Adults
- Introduction to the Health Care System
- Motor Control and Aging
- Aging and Physical Activity
- Advance Geriatric Nutrition
- Research Methods
- Seminar
- Research
- Internship and a written comprehensive exam
- Capstone project
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the master\'s degree program is based on a number of factors including:
- GRE scores
- statement of career or research interests
- three professional letters of recommendation
- undergraduate GPA
Degree: Students are expected to have the course work and undergraduate credit for the basic courses required for a BS degree in exercise and wellness. Students who do not have these course competencies can be admitted with deficiencies. Deficiencies are determined upon admission, and these courses must be completed, usually by the end of the first year of study. These courses are not considered part of the graduate plan of study. A graduate course may be substituted for a deficiency but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
GPA: A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student\'s first bachelor\'s degree program is required.
English Proficiency Requirements: An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score unless they meet the requirements for an exception.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Division of Graduate Education and the College of Health Solutions.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,241 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 10,566 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,241 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 10,566 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arizona State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Tempe, United States
Arizona State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-18
- Language English
- Duration 24 months