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Rehabilitation Sciences

Sports Science (MS)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Master of Science
Duration

Full time: 1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time: 1-3 years

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Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Master of Science
Duration

Full time: 1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time: 1-3 years

Request Info

Have Questions?

Contact this program's enrollment specialist(s):

Alice Miner
Alice Miner
alice.miner@pitt.edu

At a Glance

Throughout the entire length of the program, you’ll work with a sports or research team to strengthen your knowledge in data analytics and research methodology to help optimize human performance and minimize the risk of injury. With unparalleled access to elite athletes, state-of-the-science research facilities and world-renowned experts, Pitt Sports Science students make an immediate and meaningful impact among real world athletes.

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

September 15, 2024

Application Closes

July 15, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

Full time: 1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)

Part-time: 1-3 years

Commitment

Full-time or Part-time

Credits

33

Degree

Type of Degree

Master of Science

Format(s)

On-campus

Applied Skills

Sports Science students will participate in a yearlong internship while in the program. Through the combination of planned learning activities and professional interaction, students will gain an increasing level of proficiency in providing and evaluating comprehensive training to athletes and teams within the athletic setting.

Many internships are offered with Pitt Athletics, but team placements vary each year.

Estimated
Program Costs

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook
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Learn more about the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition

Related Programs:

Athletic Training (MS)

Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)

Nutrition Science (BS)

Have Questions?

Contact this program's enrollment specialist(s):

Alice Miner
Alice Miner
alice.miner@pitt.edu
Learn more about the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition

Related Programs:

Athletic Training (MS)

Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)

Nutrition Science (BS)

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Field Descriptions
Field of Study (Intended Major)

  1. Certificate
  2. Certificate - Hybrid/Online

Concentration
  1. Doctorate - Rehabilitation Science
  2. Doctorate - Physical Therapy - Entry-level DPT
  3. Master's Degree - Physical Therapy - Post-professional Master of Science
  4. Master's Degree - Health Informatics
  5. Master - Hybrid/Online - Health Informatics - Online
  6. Master's Degree - Dietitian Nutritionist Program
Term
  1. Fall - Spring - Summer
  2. Fall - Spring
  3. Fall
  4. Spring
  5. Summer
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