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Tuition USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Lafayette, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Kinesiology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 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 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Kinesiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Exercise Physiology
  2. Bioenergetics
  3. Current Literature in Kinesiology
  4. Muscle Physiology
  5. Biomechanics of Human Movement
  6. Research Methods in KNES
  7. Applied Statistics
  8. Guided Electives
  9. Internship in Kinesiology
  10. Guided Elective
  11. Advanced Exercise Physiology
  12. Mgmt in KNES
  13. Current Literature in Kinesiology
  14. Program Planning and Evaluation for Kinesiology
  15. Psychosocial Aspects of Kinesiology
  16. Research Methods in KNES
  17. Applied Statistics in KNES
  18. Internship in Kinesiology
  19. Guided Elective

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).

The following criteria will be used when considering applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Kinesiology in the School of Kinesiology:
  • A relevant baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate program and successful completion of necessary course pre-requisites.
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4 point scale or 3.0 on last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours (United States institutions only). International students must consult with the graduate school of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) as well as the Graduate Coordinator in the School of Kinesiology for additional admissions considerations.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores must be received by UL Lafayette before the first semester of graduate study. A combined GRE score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) on the old scale or a combined score of 302 with the new scale are used as reference values when considering applicants
  • Three letters of recommendations written by individuals who are familiar with the student\'s ability to do graduate work. In most instances these letters should be from undergraduate faculty or professionals in the field of Kinesiology (i.e., health, recreation, exercise science, and sport management).
  • Personal Interviews - a candidate may be invited for a personal interview with graduate faculty representatives.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 22,905 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 Louisiana at Lafayette

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 36