Why pursue the Master of Science Degree in Exercise Science

Students in BU's exercise science program have opportunities and access to:
- Hands-on experience with exercise science professors with diverse interests
- Potentially graduate with one or more publications
- First-hand experience with grant writing
- Internships in national and international settings
- Represent BU at regional, national and international meetings
- Reasonable tuition
- Assistantships available for those who qualify
What career opportunities are available?
Doctoral Degree Programs
- Exercise Science
- Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Health Promotion and Education
- Health Administration
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Professional Careers
- Biotechnology
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Physician Assistant
- Corporate Wellness
- Personal Training
- Research
- University Instructor
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Professional Certifications
- Athletic Training
- Health Fitness Instructor
- Exercise Specialist
- Strength and Conditioning
Measuring Success
Recent graduates have earned full assistantships for doctoral study at:
- Ball State University
- University of Connecticut
- Florida State University
- The Pennsylvania State University
- The University of Pennsylvania
- The University of Pittsburgh
- Slippery Rock University-Doctoral of Physical Therapy
- Syracuse University
- Virginia Tech University
- Thomas Jefferson Medical School
Recent graduates have accepted clinical, research and teaching positions at:
- Geisinger Medical Center
- The Johns Hopkins Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
- The Cleveland Clinic
- The Sensor Medics Corporation
- Air Products Corporation
- The U.S. Naval Academy
- The Cincinnati Sports Research Center
- The University of Scranton