Program Overview
The Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee 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 Health and Human Performance 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 5.5
- Tuition: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Human Performance 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
- [\'HLTH 6102 - Theory of Health Education and Behavior 3 credit hours\', "HLTH 6510 - The Nation\'s Health 3 credit hours", \'HLTH 6850 - Methods in Epidemiology 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6860 - Program Planning for Health Promotion 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6910 - Special Problems 1 to 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 5600 - Technology Applications 1 credit hours\', \'HLTH 5601 - Technology Applications Lab 2 credit hours\', \'HLTH 5270 - Bioethical Issues in Health Education 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 5340 - Fitness Education for the Adult 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 5900 - Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Review 1 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6000 - Stress Management in Health and Health Promotion 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6010 - Holistic and Complementary Health Care 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6020 - Somatic Therapy Techniques for Health Care Providers 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6500 - Pathopharmacology in Health and Human Performance 3 credit hours\', \'HLTH 6870 - Health Promotion 3 credit hours\', \'PHED 5600 - Technology Applications 1 credit hours\', \'PHED 5601 - Technology Applications Lab 2 credit hours\', \'PHED 5910 - Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics 3 credit hours\', \'PHED 6000 - Adapted Physical Activity 3 credit hours\', \'PHED 6090 - Motor Learning in Physical Education 3 credit hours\', \'PHED 6801 - Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 credit hours\', \'PHED 6820 - Administration and Supervision of Physical Education and Sport 3 credit hours\', \'PHED 6880 - Internship and Special Projects 3 to 6 credit hours\', \'PHED 6940 - Supervision of Teaching in Physical Education 3 credit hours\', \'LSM 6500 - Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Services 3 credit hours\', \'LSM 6730 - Socio-Cultural and Ethical Issues in Leisure and Sport 3 credit hours\', \'EXSC 6650 - Exercise Physiology 3 credit hours\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- an earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited university or college. The candidate must have earned undergraduate prerequisites of at least 18 semester hours in health and human performance professional courses or have a baccalaureate degree in an area determined by the admissions committee to be related to the competencies required in the field of health;
- an acceptable grade point average (GPA) in all college work taken;
- completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable scores. Successful applicants to the M.S. in Health and Human Performance typically have scores on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative measures which exceed 146 and 140 respectively (current scale) or 400 (former scale) with a total combined score that exceeds 286 (current scale) or 800 (former scale). The Analytical Writing Assessment score is also considered.
- submit application with appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official scores on the GRE;
- submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
- provide three letters of recommendation from persons who can address their academic qualifications and potential for success in graduate study;
- provide a 400-word statement of purpose giving their reasons for applying to the program, their academic interests, and their professional goals.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, United States
Middle Tennessee State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months