Master of Science Exercise Physiology

Tuition: $806/credit*

* Tuition rates are for the 2025-26 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change. View 2024-25 rates.

Fees

Course fees: $485

Program Description

The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program consists of classroom and laboratory courses designed to develop exercise physiologists as critical thinkers, healthcare professionals and researchers.

Our program will be prepare you to assist in the ongoing development of programs in health and wellness, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hospital-based clinical research, and fitness programs that evaluate athletes and human performance activities. You will also be prepared for advanced graduate work.

Laboratories and Other Facilities

The Department of Exercise Physiology is housed in the Burns Wellness Center, and includes two fully equipped laboratories and a multi-functional room that can be used as a lab.

A Full Range of State-of-the-Art Equipment

The Department’s two laboratories offer a full complement of metabolic, cardiographic and physiologic assessment equipment. A primary objective of the Department is to provide quality hands-on laboratory and research experiences for all students, so all of our equipment is available for your use rather than set aside for faculty or graduate research. This equipment includes:

• Anatomage Table
• Five MGC Diagnostics metabolic analyzers
• GE Marquette CASE 8000 stress test and electrocardiographic system
• GE CASE cardiac assessment system for stress testing with treadmill and 12-lead ECG
• Two laptop-based 12-lead ECG systems
• Multiple treadmills and cycle ergometers
• A variety of stadiometers, scales, skin fold calipers and body fat analyzers
• Additional equipment for assessing fitness and strength (dynamometers, goniometers, sit-and-reach boxes)
• Several desktop computers. In addition, the campus offers 24/7 wireless internet access

Functional Anatomy Lab

The anatomy lab, used as part of the graduate-level Functional Anatomy course, allows you the opportunity to see and experience the complexity of the human body and its inner structures through observation of dissected donor bodies.

Location

This program is offered at our Duluth campus as a full-time day program.

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Graduates of the program continue on to a diverse range of clinical and applied settings ranging from healthcare and fitness/wellness to athletics and entrepreneurial endeavors. Some graduates also choose to pursue graduate and professional degrees to better position themselves for careers in teaching, research and other healthcare professions.

The MS in Exercise Physiology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and meets the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Applied Exercise Physiology.

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Application Deadline

Start Term: Fall
Final deadline: Aug. 15

Rolling admission until the program is full. Complete applications are considered as they are received.

Eligibility

New Students

• BA/BS degree from a regionally accredited college or university (major or concentration in exercise physiology is preferred, but not required)
• Preferred minimum cumulative GPA 2.8

Recommended Coursework

Although not a prerequisite, it is strongly recommended that applicants have some academic background in anatomy, physiology and exercise physiology.

Accepted Students

• After you are notified a decision has been made regarding your application, log into your application portal, view your decision letter and click “Reply to Offer”
• Submit $250 non-refundable deposit