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Tuition USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location San Antonio, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Health and Kinesiology at The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 Kinesiology 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Texas City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health and Kinesiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Essential Concepts in Health Promotion
  2. Epidemiology
  3. Biomechanics
  4. Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
  5. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
  6. Learning and Teaching Styles in Physical Education
  7. Community Health
  8. Cardiovascular Fitness
  9. Exercise Psychology
  10. Sport Psychology
  11. Applied Sport Psychology
  12. Nutrition in Health and Disease
  13. Obesity and Health

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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 to the program is based on the following criteria:

  • Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
  • Acceptance to the M.S. program is contingent on having a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework for the baccalaureate degree, as well as in all graduate-level work taken.
  • Applicants without adequate preparation in education may be required to complete preparatory courses as a condition of admission. Individuals who do not meet the University-wide graduate admission grade point average standard may be required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for consideration in admission decisions.
  • Applicants whose undergraduate major was not in Kinesiology or Health may be required to take 6 semester credit hours of undergraduate leveling courses.
  • Applicants are required to submit two professional references to the Graduate Committee.
  • A professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 and Statement of Purpose are required of all applicants. The Statement of Purpose cannot be longer than one single-spaced, typed page and must list the interest of specialization.
  • Students who are admitted with leveling courses must take the following undergraduate courses: HTH 3503 Theories of Health Behavior Theories of Health Behavior (Health Specialization) or KIN 2303 Foundations of KinesiologyCultural and Scientific Foundations (Exercise Science and Sport Pedagogy Specializations), and one additional course at the discretion of the student\xc2\x92s faculty advisor.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio

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    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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