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Exercise Science - MS

Graduate Program Application Information


Graduate Program - Health and Human Performance

Program Website - http://www.coehs.umt.edu/hhp/graduate_programs/default.html

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major/Option - MS/Health & Human Performance/Exercise Science

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - To ensure consideration for a teaching assistantship for Fall semester, all application packet materials must be completed and postmarked by March 1st. All applicants are highly encouraged to apply by March 1st. Otherwise, application packets submitted after March 1st are reviewed by the HHP Graduate Committee on a case by case basis depending upon various factors such as program space and need.
  • Spring - Applications to enroll in the graduate program beginning Spring semester are highly discouraged.

 
Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • Complete application packet must be postmarked by March 1

Test Requirements:

  • GRE - average combined verbal and quantitative scores is 900
  • GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years OR verifiable GRE scores if the test date is over five years old
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants and can substitute for the GRE
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Statement of purpose (100-300 words) including past academic and/or research experiences and goals
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (We prefer electronic submission through the Admission Application. If electronic method is used there is no need to send paper copies to the department.)

    Health and Human Performance Department
    32 Campus Drive
    McGill Hall 101
    Missoula, MT 59812-4536
    (406) 243-4211
    Fax: (406) 243-6252
    hhp@mso.umt.edu


    For more information contact the HHP Graduate Coordinator
    Charles Dumke, PhD, FACSM
    Associate Professor
    406.243.6176
    charles.dumke@mso.umt.edu