What will I learn?

As our society becomes increasingly health conscious, Loyola University Chicago's MS in Exercise Science offers you the opportunity to help others make positive lifestyle choices by educating them on exercise and nutrition in a variety of settings.Our two-year program combines classroom instruction, lab-based activities, specialty coursework, an internship, and a comprehensive final examination to prepare you for careers in exercise science, including rehabilitation, sports medicine, athletic performance, and fitness.With anticipated growth in employment for exercise physiologists, a master's in exercise science program is a valuable investment in your future as well as a great first step toward a doctorate in physical therapy or PhD in exercise science.The MS in Exercise Science at Loyola University Chicago will prepare you for careers in a range of settings, including hospitals, acute and chronic care health centers, sports medicine, cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation, community health centers, sports performance, or fitness facilities. You will also be prepared to pursue PhD-level studies.Specific job options include: Clinical exercise physiologist, Sports medicine specialist, Athletic performance coach, Personal trainerFitness center director, Health educator, Physical therapy aide, Exercise science researcher, Rehabilitation specialist, Corporate wellness director

Which department am I in?

Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$22,320.00 (18,83,226) per year

Student Development Fee : 186.00 per semester

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Lake Shore Campus

1032 W. Sheridan Road,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60660, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$22,320.00 (18,83,226) per year

Student Development Fee : 186.00 per semester

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Stritch School of Medicine

2160 South First Avenue,

Maywood,

Illinois,

60153, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
Successful completion (grade C or better) of one semester of an anatomy and physiology course
The students grade point average and course work content from previous professional preparation will be used to determine qualifications for entrance into the program. The GRE is not required

English language requirements:

For the TOEFL, a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the written test is required. The minimum score for the new TOEFL IBT (internet-based test) is 79.

For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.

AUGUST 10: Fall semester application deadline
NOVEMBER 15: Spring semester application deadline
MARCH 15: Summer semester application deadline

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.