Exercise Physiology
The goal of the Exercise Physiology program is to develop new knowledge in the areas of exercise training, exercise metabolism, bone metabolism, body composition, weight management, and fitness. The mission of the Exercise Physiology Graduate Program is to train graduate students to provide leadership in educational, medical, community, and research settings. The graduate program is housed in the Dept. of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology and administered by the College of Human Environmental Sciences, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and the School of Medicine.
Degrees Offered
Exercise Physiology, Doctor of Philosophy
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission criteria
Deadline for Fall entrance: December 30
- Prerequisites: general and organic chemistry, physiology (5 h), anatomy, nutrition, biochemistry, advanced exercise physiology
- Minimum 3.5 graduate GPA (4.0=A)
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Minimum GRE Scores
| Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative | Analytical |
| GRE | 150 | 3.5 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Exercise Physiology Program
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
- Statement of Purpose: Upload a Statement of Purpose, indicating your academic/research interests and career goals to the “Statement of Purpose” section of your online application.
- Resume or Vita: Upload a current Resume or Vita to the “Resume/CV” section of your online application.
- Recommendations: Enter the required information for at least three recommenders in the “Recommendations” section of your online application. The recommenders will receive an email with instructions for completing and submitting your recommendation. Please ensure that the recommenders are aware of the December 30 application deadline.
- Statement of Goals Video: Upload a Statement of Goals Video to the “Portfolio” section of your online application. It should be a one minute video why you want to be in graduate school and your goals with the program.
- GRE Scores: Please make arrangements with Educational Testing Services to have official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores sent directly to our department. MU’s Institutional code is 6875 and our department code: 0214.
- TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)
Exercise Physiology, Master of Science
On Campus
The program offers a Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with emphasis in Exercise Physiology.
Admission criteria
Deadline for Fall entrance: December 30
- Prerequisites: general chemistry, physiology (5 h), anatomy, nutrition, biology, exercise physiology. Kinesiology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry are considered ideal.
- Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (4.0=A)
Minimum Language Requirements
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
Minimum GRE Scores
| Test Type | Verbal+Quantitative | Analytical |
| GRE | 150 | 3.5 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Exercise Physiology Program
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
- Statement of Purpose: Upload a Statement of Purpose, indicating your academic/research interests and career goals to the “Statement of Purpose” section of your online application.
- Resume or Vita: Upload a current Resume or Vita to the “Resume/CV” section of your online application.
- Recommendations: Enter the required information for at least three recommenders in the “Recommendations” section of your online application. The recommenders will receive an email with instructions for completing and submitting your recommendation. Please ensure that the recommenders are aware of the December 30 application deadline.
- Statement of Goals Video: Upload a Statement of Goals Video to the “Portfolio” section of your online application. It should be a one minute video why you want to be in graduate school and your goals with the program.
- GRE Scores: Please make arrangements with Educational Testing Services to have official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores sent directly to our department. MU’s Institutional code is 6875 and our department code: 0214.
- TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)