Program Overview
The Sports Nutrition at University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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 Nutrition 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
- Tuition: USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Colorado Springs, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sports Nutrition 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
- Sport Nutrition with Research Focus (Thesis)
- Applied Sport Nutrition w/ Project + Comprehensive Exam (Non-Thesis)
- Applied Sport Nutrition w/ Comprehensive + Practical Competency Exam(Non-Thesis)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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 MS Sport Nutrition program requires that the student meet the following requirements: Students may only enroll in the Master of Sciences in Sport Nutrition Program in the fall of each year. International students must observe application deadlines listed under International Admissions. International students must show proof of proficient use and knowledge of the English language (TOEFL Test) .
Other Requirements:
One of the following (Verification required):
- Registered Dietitian
- Registration eligible
- Verification statement received from a DPD program
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- Undergraduate coursework in exercise physiology and biochemistry
- Undergraduate cumulative and major GPA of 3.0+
- Complete UCCS online Graduate Application Form
- Signed in-state tuition form (if applicable)
- Three recommendations, using UCCS form
- Selective service form (if applicable)
- Submit one official transcript from degree-granting institution. Additional transcripts may be required to verify prerequisites or major coursework.
- Curriculum Vitae or resume
- Nonrefundable application fee of $60
- Recommended GRE scores of 290 combined in quantitative and verbal sections, and 4 on the analytical section. Criteria for scores prior to Aug 1, 2011 are a recommended minimum score of 900 combined on math and verbal; analytical writing recommended minimum score of 4. (Send scores to UCCS: Institution Code 4874)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,478 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, United States
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months