Program Overview
The Wellness and Human Performance at University of Pittsburgh 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 Wellness and Human Performance 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 Wellness and Human Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- HRS 2004 Pathophysiology, 4 credits
- HRS 2650 Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- HRS 2600 Nutrition Research Seminar, 1 credit
- HRS 2625 Advanced Nutrition Counseling, 3 credits
- HRS 2626 Special Topics in Eating Behavior, 3 credits
- HRS 2627 Diet and Exercise in Chronic Disease Management, 3 credits
- HRS 2628 Nutrition and Performance with Lab, 3 credits
- HRS 2629 Dietary Supplements for Health & Performance, 3 credits
- HRS 2646 Introduction to Functional Nutrition, 3 credits
- HRS 2600 Nutrition Research Seminar, 1 credit
- HRS 2650 Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
- HRS 2901 Intro Research Methodology, 3 credits
- HRS 2004 Pathophysiology, 4 credits
- HRS 2629 Dietary Supplements for Health & Performance, 3 credits
- HRS 2626 Special Topics in Eating Behavior, 3 credits
- HRS 2627 Diet and Exercise in Chronic Disease Management, 3 credits
- HRS 2910 Statistical Applications in Health & Rehabilitation, 3 credits
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to full, unrestricted status, the applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree program with an overall quality point average (QPA) of 3.0 or better (based on a 4.0 scale).
An applicant with a QPA of less than 3.0 in overall undergraduate and professional programs but with favorable professional credentials may be admitted on provisional status upon recommendation of the admissions committee.
Application Deadline: March 15.
- Complete the SHRS\xc2\xa0ApplyYourself\xc2\xa0online application;
- Submit the application fee of $50 (U.S.);
- Submit an essay\xc2\x97a description of professional and educational goals that are realistically attainable during enrollment in the graduate program
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
University of Pittsburgh is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months