Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Your first step is to get in touch with any questions or submit the simple application for admission. After acceptance to the University as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

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The following will be needed when you have applied for admission so we can get you accepted into the graduate program. Applications received by January 5 will be considered for priority early acceptance. Apply by February 15 to guarantee consideration for an interview. Applications will be accepted until June 30 or until the cohort is full.

• Official transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree from a institutionally accredited colleges and universities recognized by the US Dept. of Education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in Exercise Science or a related field with the following prerequisite courses:

  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in a different major with the following pre-requisites are also encouraged to apply: 

    • Anatomy & Physiology I & II (with labs)
    • College Chemistry Series (with labs)
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Lifespan/Developmental Psychology
    • Abnormal Psychology
    • College Math

• Students in the senior year of their undergraduate program are welcome to apply and may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required upon degree conferral. 

• When submitting your official transcripts:
  • You can request transcripts at most schools by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office. 
  • Have your transcripts sent to:
    Office of Admissions
    University of Mary
    7500 University Drive
    Bismarck, ND 58504
  • Or request to send electronic transcripts to registrar@umary.edu
  • Graduated from the University of Mary before? Then we’ll get your Mary transcript for you!

• Resume with 3 professional references listed (letters of recommendation are not required)
• Professional goals statement (2-3 paragraphs describing your career goals)

• Prior to beginning the program (before the fall start date), students will need to provide proof of CPR/AED certification.

View additional information regarding the accreditation and outcome data of this program.