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Tuition USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Kingston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Kinesiology at University of Rhode Island 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 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Kingston, 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. KIN 515: Physiology of Physical Activity and Health
  2. KIN 562: Advanced Exercise Physiology
  3. KIN 578: Cultural Studies of Physical Activity
  4. KIN 508: Physical Activity Promotion: Theory and Practice
  5. KIN 559: Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation
  6. KIN 563: Epidemiology of Physical Activity
  7. KIN 564: Physiology of Aging
  8. KIN 565: Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention and Rehabilitation
  9. KIN 524: Obesity: Causes, Consequences and Care
  10. KIN 531: Advanced Experimental Techniques
  11. KIN 592: Internship in Clinical Exercise Science

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirementsGraduate Record Examination (GRE) with bachelors degree in physical education, exercise science, kinesiology, or related discipline. An applicant with a degree in an unrelated field who possesses a strong emphasis in kinesiology may be considered. A complete International application file includes:\xc2\x95Complete, submitted online Application Form\xc2\x95Nonrefundable application fee submitted via online application as a credit card payment or as an electronic check\xc2\x95Personal statement (submitted via online application)\xc2\x95Translated transcripts from all colleges attended, uploadeddirectly to your application\xc2\x95Letters of recommendation (2 or 3, depending on program; submitted online)\xc2\x95Official test report from the GRE, GMAT or MAT taken within the past five years, if required by the Department to which you are applying (http://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/apply/deadlines/). You must arrange for the testing organization to report your scores directly to URI. The ETS institution code for URI is 3919; you do not need to specify a department.\xc2\x95Applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official test report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken with the past two years. You must arrange for ETS to report your scores directly to URI. The ETS institution code for URI is 3919 and you do not need to specify a department.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,206 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,796 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

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University of Rhode Island

Kingston, United States

University of Rhode Island is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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