College of Health Sciences
Graduate Programs
We provide a high-impact graduate education grounded in the science of health, exercise, nutrition, and human performance—while developing the advanced, career-ready skills you need to lead in professional, clinical, and academic settings.
Our graduate programs are designed to deepen your expertise, sharpen your critical thinking, and expand your professional reach through rigorous coursework, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current field, pivot into a new specialty, or prepare for doctoral study, you’ll graduate with the credentials and confidence to take the next step.
Faculty in our graduate programs are actively engaged in meaningful research and scholarship, sharing their work through presentations and publications regionally, nationally, and internationally—bringing current, real-world insight directly into the classroom.
Candidates with GPA >3.0 and GRE >310 have a high probability of acceptance into the College of Health Sciences graduate programs.
Master's Programs
Nutrition MS | MS & DI/MS Combined Program
The Master of Science in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship and Residency program is an intensive curriculum lasting only 16 months. The didactic curriculum focuses on preparing students for clinical rotations.
Nutrition MS
The Nutritional Science concentration provides students with an excellent opportunity
to pursue your interests in understanding the roles of nutrition in health and disease,
development and aging, and in athletic performance.
Nutrition MS
The Nutritional Science concentration provides students with an excellent opportunity
to pursue your interests in understanding the roles of nutrition in health and disease,
development and aging, and in athletic performance.
Health Studies MS | Offered online only
The master's degree in Exercise Nutrition is a fully online, 30-credit-hour program. Balance school and life with the flexibility of our UofM Global program designed for those who desire increased knowledge and understanding of exercise and nutrition science. The program provides coursework in research methods and statistics, exercise physiology, cellular nutrition and supportive areas of your choosing.
Exercise, Sport and Movement Science
A concentration in Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences provides a comprehensive exposure to the field of exercise science, with coursework in areas such as kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior and exercise programming.
Health Studies MS | Offered online only
This fully online, 30-credit-hour program establishes a strong foundation in lifestyle medicine and promote it as the primary approach to prevent and treat chronic conditions and disease, ultimately leading to improved longevity and quality of life.
Physical Education Teacher Education
Health Studies MS | Offered online only
A master’s degree in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) provides a course of study at the graduate level regarding research on teaching in physical education and research on teacher education in physical education.
Doctoral Programs
PhD | Laboratory Intensive
A concentration in Applied Biomechanics is a focused research-intensive program in which the role of body mechanics and structure on human movement applications is examined.
Applied Physiology & Nutrition
PhD | Laboratory Intensive
A concentration in Applied Physiology & Nutrition is a focused research-intensive program in which the effects of aging, environment, exercise, nutraceuticals, etc. on physiological systems are examined.
DPT | Lambuth - Applications now open
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) prepares you to practice physical therapy across clinical settings including sports medicine, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, inpatient acute care and more.
Graduate Certificate
Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation
The graduate certificate in Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation is useful for registered dietitians/nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and healthcare providers (e.g., nurses, pharmacists) who may receive questions from athletes or patients specific to the topics of sport nutrition and dietary supplementation.