1. What undergraduate degree is required for entry into the master’s program?
2. Can I apply even if I am missing some prerequisites?
3. What are the prerequisite courses for the ENS program?
4. When is the application deadline and how long before I can expect a reply?
5. What career opportunities do graduates of the program pursue?
6. Do you offer graduate assistantships, and if so, how do I apply?
7. What documents are required for admission to the ENS program?
8. Where can I find the letter of recommendation form?
9. Where should I send the documents?
10. Is the GRE required?
11. Is there a GPA requirement?
12. Are there job opportunities on campus?
13. Can international students apply?
14. How is the program organized? How am I able to complete the courses in one year?
15. If I have an unrelated degree, can I still apply?
16. What practicum options are there?
17. How much does the program cost?

1. What undergraduate degree is required for entry into the master’s program? | Back to top.

Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate degree; a related degree is preferred, such as health science or nutrition.

2. Can I apply even if I am missing some prerequisites? | Back to top.

Yes. Students can apply prior to completing prerequisite courses. If admitted; your academic advisor will notify you of any outstanding prerequisites and your options for completing them.

3. What are the prerequisite courses for the ENS program? | Back to top.

Students must complete the following courses or their equivalents prior to starting graduate courses:

• Basic nutrition course or equivalent
• Anatomy and physiology
• Exercise testing and prescription course or equivalent
• Exercise physiology course or equivalent
• Statistics course or equivalent

We do not recommend that you sign up for any of these classes prior to being accepted into the program and talking to your advisor, but if you plan on taking these prerequisites before applying, be sure to complete them at a regionally accredited school.

4. When is the application deadline and how long before I can expect a reply?Back to top.

Students are admitted on a rolling basis for the M.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science program, meaning that an application is sent for review after all documents have been submitted.

Because there are a limited number of seats each semester, students should apply early. Once your application is complete, students can expect a decision within three to four weeks.

5. What career opportunities do graduates of the program pursue? | Back to top.

Career opportunities can typically be found in clinical and research settings, as well as in commercial and corporate fitness settings. For more information, visit the following sites:
www.acsm.org
www.nsca.com
www.hpcareer.net

6. Do you offer graduate assistantships, and if so, how do I apply? | Back to top.

There is one graduate assistantship (GA) awarded each fall semester. Students who are interested in applying must be fully admitted to the ENS program (that is, all of the prerequisites must be completed) by the time the GA application opens: typically mid-April. If selected, the department will contact the student directly.

7. What documents are required for admission to the ENS program? | Back to top.

The following documents are required to process your application:

• Online application
• $40 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from each university or college attended; must show a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Two professional reference forms (PDF) completed by individuals that attest to your professional background and academic potential
• Professional résumé
• Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing your interest in the exercise/nutrition science field, your professional goals, and how entry to UT’s ENS program will help you achieve them (APA format suggested).

8. Where can I find the letter of recommendation form? | Back to top.  

Here is the letter of recommendation form.

9. Where should I send the documents? | Back to top.  

All documents (except for official transcripts) should be emailed to grad@ut.edu or faxed to (813) 258-7451. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to:

The University of Tampa
Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies
401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Box F
Tampa, FL 33606-1490

10. Is the GRE required? | Back to top.

The GRE is not required.

11. Is there a GPA requirement? | Back to top.

There is a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. However, the average GPA is 3.5.

12. Are there job opportunities on campus? | Back to top.

Possible options for on-campus work include working in the fitness and recreation center, human performance laboratory or other opportunities as available.

13. Can international students apply? | Back to top.

Yes, but you must submit a TOEFL/IELTS score if applying from a non-English-speaking country.

14. How is the program organized? How am I able to complete the courses in one year? | Back to top.

This is a hybrid program, meaning half of the coursework is online and the other half is in class. Go to M.S.-ENS and scroll to the bottom, where you will see a flowchart showing which courses are considered hybrid. Courses are offered in all semesters: fall, winter intersession, spring, May term, summer I and summer II. You may take a maximum of 9 credit hours per semester.

15. If I have an unrelated degree, can I still apply? | Back to top.

Yes; you will need to complete the prerequisites (if admitted).

16. What practicum options are there? | Back to top.

There are many practicum options. You can have a practicum experience on campus with one of UT's athletic teams, and UT has relationships with Tampa General Hospital, various sports teams in the area and many fitness facilities. Students are also permitted to secure their own practicum opportunities.

17. How much does the program cost? | Back to top.

Tuition is currently $655/credit hour for the 2020-2021 academic year. With 33 total credit hours for the program, the total tuition cost is approximately $21,615.