Lifestyle Medicine (MS)
Build a stronger foundation in preventive care and lifestyle medicine — the first program of its kind in Tennessee.
30
Credit Hours
100%
Online
6
Experiential Credit Hours
1st
In Tennessee
Explore the program
The Lifestyle Medicine master's degree is a fully online, 30-credit-hour graduate program focused on evidence-based lifestyle interventions and health behaviors for the prevention and management of chronic disease.
About the Program
To align with an increased emphasis on disease prevention across the health professions, we revised our Health Promotion concentration to focus on the specialized field of Lifestyle Medicine and the importance of preventive care.
Prevention-focused, evidence-based learning. The program emphasizes lifestyle-related interventions and health behaviors tailored to the prevention and management of chronic disease, with the goal of improving longevity and quality of life.
The curriculum is designed to establish a strong foundation in lifestyle medicine and to promote it as a primary approach to preventing and treating chronic conditions.
Preventive CareHealth Behavior ChangeChronic Disease ManagementEvidence-Based PracticeWellness Programming
Who It's For
The program is built for professionals and students who want to bring lifestyle medicine and preventive care into their work.
- Healthcare practitioners expanding their knowledge and skills in preventive and lifestyle medicine
- Health professionals advancing their careers by integrating lifestyle medicine into healthcare
- Future health professionals strengthening their preparation before entering a chosen field
- Health and wellness professionals designing programs that improve well-being for individuals, employees, organizations and communities
- Health and wellness coaches and others working to move people toward optimal health
Program Highlights
First in Tennessee
We are the first to offer Lifestyle Medicine in Tennessee, paving the way for innovative approaches to healthcare.
Entirely Online
Complete the program through a flexible online format designed to fit your schedule.
Credit for Prior Learning
Apply relevant professional experience toward up to six hours of University Credit for Prior Learnings.
Expert Faculty
Learn from experienced faculty members dedicated to your success.
Program Details
| Degree | Master of Science (MS) |
|---|---|
| Major | Health Studies |
| Concentration | Lifestyle Medicine |
| Credit hours | 30 |
| Format | Fully online through UofM Global |
| Experiential credit | Up to six hours |
Lifestyle Medicine Degree Sheet >
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Careers
Where can Lifestyle Medicine take you?
Graduates work across prevention, health behavior change, wellness and evidence-based practice.
| Health Education and Promotion | Design and manage health programs focused on preventive care, lifestyle interventions and well-being |
|---|---|
| Health Coaching | Guide and support individuals through lifestyle behavior changes |
| Worksite and Community Wellness | Develop and oversee workplace or community initiatives addressing lifestyle-related health |
| Research and Academia | Contribute to evidence-based practices and education |
| Telehealth and Digital Health | Provide virtual preventive health education and strategies |
Networking, practical experience and staying current with the latest research will further strengthen your prospects in the field.
Professional certifications: After completing the program you're well prepared to seek certifications from organizations including the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. (NCHEC), the American College of Sports Medicine, WELCOA and Wellcoaches.
Common Questions
Yes. The 30-credit-hour program is delivered entirely online through a flexible format designed to fit around professional schedules.
Yes. You may apply relevant professional experience toward up to six hours of University Credit for Prior Learnings.
Graduates are well prepared to seek certifications from professional organizations including the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. (NCHEC), the American College of Sports Medicine, WELCOA and Wellcoaches.
The Health Promotion concentration was revised to focus on the specialized field of Lifestyle Medicine, aligning with an increased emphasis on disease prevention across the health professions. The program now centers on evidence-based lifestyle interventions and preventive care.
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