Program Overview
The Health and Fitness at University of Pittsburgh 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 Health and Fitness 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 7
- Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Fitness 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
- HPA 2267 Physiological Basis-fitness And Sport Conditioning
- HPA 2267 can only be completed after the student has successfully completed HPA 2371. 3.0
- HPA2268Physical Activity And Health3.0
- HPA2269Obesity Prevention And Treatment3.0
- HPA2320Psychosocial Aspects Of Health3.0
- HPA2322Evidence Based Health Program Planning3.0
- HPA2371Advanced Exercise Physiology
- HPA 2371 and the associated laboratory experience are required to be taken in the same academic term.3.0 HPA2374Exercise Testing, Prescription, And Supervision3.0
- HPA2375Research And Experimental Design In Exercise Physiology3.0
- HPA2390Nutrition In Sport And Exercise3.0
- HPA2990Research Seminar In Hpa
- HPA 2990 is to be completed in the semester immediately following
- HPA 2322. This sequence is a requirement.3.0
- HPA2267Physiological Basis-fitness And Sport Conditioning
- HPA 2267 can only be completed after the student has successfully completed
- HPA3374Advanced Laboratory Techniques3.0
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).
Completed School of Education Admissions Application.
A non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) by credit card, check, or money order payable to \'University of Pittsburgh\'.
Official transcripts from every institution attended.
Official, third-party evaluation of all international transcripts for applicants who have not received a master\'s degree within the United States. We strongly recommend using World Education Services (WES) to complete this service.
An minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,904 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States
University of Pittsburgh 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months