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Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • The Spring international application deadline is Dec. 12
  • The Fall international application deadline is Aug. 2
    • High school GPA of 3.25 or better.
    • Completion of college prep courses including: English, biology and chemistry.
    • Recommended: high school pre-calculus or calculus, and physics.
    • Combined SAT scores totaling at least 1080 (mathematics and verbal).
    • Evidence of good health through a physical exam, which attests to the student's ability to actively and safely participate in all phases of laboratory work.

English requirements

  • A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper version of the test, 213 on the computer-based version or a 79-80 on the internet-based version. IELTS minimum score: 6.5.
  • Freshman applicants may waive the TOEFL, IELTS exam if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend an American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-Level and GCE/A level exam.

Course Information

The Exercise Science bachelor of science program at UMass Lowell gives students the confidence and skills necessary to educate, transform and inspire people to live healthier lives.

Earn an Exercise Science BS degree in the:

  • Exercise and Fitness Management Option – Students acquire knowledge in exercise science, public health, nutrition and business to pursue careers in the fitness industry. Students could choose to earn a minor in business to apply toward UMass Lowell’s MBA program. 
  • Clinical Option – Students gain a strong foundation in the sciences to work in clinical settings and take the certification examinations by the American College of Sports Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Students would choose this option if they want to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

The Exercise and Fitness Management option is an interdisciplinary degree that integrates exercise, nutrition, public health, and business courses. Students selecting the Fitness Management option graduate with work ready and transferrable skills in careers that develop and implement exercise and wellness programming. The structure of this degree option allows students to complete one of five business minors making it easy to transition into the Manning School of Business’s MBA program.

The Exercise Science Clinical Option gives students the confidence and skills necessary to educate, transform and inspire people to live healthier lives through the study of the body’s response to exercise. With a strong foundation in the sciences, the curriculum prepares students for the capstone senior clinical practicum in a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation setting or a private or corporate fitness center. On completion, students are prepared to take certification examinations by the American College of Sports Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

Students who wish to continue onto the Doctor of Physical Therapy program should choose this option. Graduates have also applied to medical, osteopathic, chiropractic, physician assistant and occupational therapy programs.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of the BS in Exercise Science Clinical Option work in:

  • Corporate or private fitness settings
  • Strength and conditioning settings
  • Research facilities
  • Clinical settings caring for patients with cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic conditions.

Graduates of the BS in Exercise Science Fitness Management Option work in:

  • Corporate or private fitness settings
  • Wellness Centers
  • Public Health or public policy centers.

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