Undergraduate | Accelerated BS/MS

The Dietetics curriculum provides foundation, knowledge, and skills in the areas of communications, physical and biological sciences, social sciences, research, food, nutrition, management and health care systems.

Undergraduate | Graduate | Accelerated BS/MS

A concentration in Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences provides a comprehensive exposure to the field of exercise science, with coursework in areas such as kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and exercise programming.

Undergraduate | Also available fully online

The Health Sciences concentration allows you to pursue your interests among the various health professions. It is grounded in health promotion theory and practice and offers elective hours to allow you to align your program with your own professional goals.

Undergraduate | Offered online only

The fully online concentration in Healthcare Leadership provides a comprehensive exposure to the field of leadership with coursework in areas such as the healthcare environment, professionalism, leadership, business skills and communication.

Exercise Nutrition

Graduate | Offered online only

The master's degree in Exercise Nutrition is a fully online, 30-credit-hour program. Balance school and life with the flexibility of our UofM Global program designed for those who desire increased knowledge and understanding of exercise and nutrition science. The program provides coursework in research methods and statistics, exercise physiology, cellular nutrition and supportive areas of your choosing.

Lifestyle Medicine

Formerly Health Promotion

Graduate | Offered online only - NEW for Fall 2024

This fully online, 30-credit-hour graduate program places a heightened emphasis on evidence-based lifestyle-related interventions and health behaviors, specifically tailored for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Our program is designed to establish a strong foundation in lifestyle medicine and promote it as the primary approach to prevent and treat chronic conditions and disease, ultimately leading to improved longevity and quality of life.

Undergraduate Minor

Coursework in the Medical Assisting minor allows students to obtain the necessary knowledge and practical skills needed to sit for the national certification exam in medical assisting. If you do not desire to obtain a certificate, the coursework should be helpful if you choose to pursue other entry-level healthcare positions for which such knowledge and skills may be desired.

Undergraduate Minor

The Nutrition, Health & Wellness academic minor is intended to enrich your current plan of study and provide an opportunity to learn valuable skills and information applicable within healthcare settings. All students interested in pursuing this minor will be able to do so regardless of your academic major.

Undergraduate Minor

This 24-credit-hour minor available to students across campus. Students are immersed in didactic (traditional, lecture-based) and kinesthetic (physical activity) courses to develop a better understanding of key concepts related to personal training, with the program designed to prepare you with the material addressed on assorted professional personal training certification exams.

Graduate | MS & DI/MS Combined Program

The Master of Science in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship and Residency program is an intensive curriculum lasting only 16 months. The didactic curriculum focuses on preparing students for clinical rotations. 

Graduate | Offered online only

The master's degree in Environmental Nutrition is a fully online, 33-credit hour program that explores sustainable food and nutrition issues. The program examines the relationships between food, nutrition, and the environment.

Graduate

The Nutritional Science concentration provides students with an excellent opportunity to pursue your interests in understanding the roles of nutrition in health and disease, development and aging, and in athletic performance.

Physical Education Teacher Education

Undergraduate | Graduate Online     

This PETE licensure program prepares you to become physically literate teachers and coaches who are trained in the best practices of physical education and wellness. It is a fully accredited program at the University of Memphis and is led by a vibrant and productive faculty that is nationally and internationally recognized for its scholarship.

Sport Coaching

Undergraduate

The Sport Coaching concentration is designed to train forward-thinking people to be the coaches who will lead the next generation of athletes in the fast-paced world of sport. The program aims to prepare students for the demands of leading athletes in individual and team sports at all levels. You’ll receive instruction in areas such as coaching individual and team sports, motivation in athletes, sports performance, administration and leadership, as well as officiating techniques and instruction.

Applied Biomechanics

PhD | Laboratory Intensive

A concentration in Applied Biomechanics is a focused research-intensive program in which the role of body mechanics and structure on human movement applications is examined.

PhD | Laboratory Intensive

A concentration in Applied Physiology & Nutrition is a focused research-intensive program in which the effects of aging, environment, exercise, nutraceuticals, etc. on physiological systems are examined. 

DPT | Lambuth - Application opens June 2026

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) prepares you to practice physical therapy across clinical settings including sports medicine, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, inpatient acute care and more.

Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate in Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation is useful for registered dietitians/nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and healthcare providers (e.g., nurses, pharmacists) who may receive questions from athletes or patients specific to the topics of sport nutrition and dietary supplementation.