Program Overview
The Sports Medicine 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 Sports Medicine 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sports Medicine 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
- HRS 2867 Pathokinesiology of Orthopaedic Injury, 3 credits
- HRS 2868 Seminar in Sports Medicine, 3 credits
- HRS 3896 Research Seminar in Sports Medicine, 3 credits
- HRS 2869 Anatomical Basis of Sports Medicine, 3 credits
- HRS 3898 Laboratory Techniques in Sports Medicine I, 3 credits
- HRS 3897 Laboratory Techniques in Sports Medicine II, 3 credits
- HRS 2908 Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Injury Prevention, 3 credits
- PHARM 5115 Anatomy and Physiology II, 3 credits
- HRS 2650 Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- HRS 2626 Special Topics in Eating Behavior, 3 credits
- HRS 2628 Nutrition and Performance, 3 credits
- HRS 2629 Special Topics in Nutrition, 2 credits
- HRS 2706 Rehabilitation Biomechanics, 3 credits
- BIOST 2041 Introduction to Statistical Methods 1 (Recommended for Thesis Track), 3 credits
- HRS 2999 Independent Study (NMRL Laboratory), 3 credits
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
Students are admitted into the program after successful completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale).
- Complete the SHRS ApplyYourself online application;
- Submit the application fee of $50 (U.S.);
- Submit a self-evaluation essay addressing your purpose for applying to the program, your ability to successfully complete the program, and your goals (short and long term);
- Submit three letters of reference, preferably from individuals who have instructed you in academic settings and/or supervised research activities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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
state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
