Graduate Programs
Questions? Email chsgrad@memphis.edu.
Candidates with GPA >3.0 and GRE >310 have a high probability of acceptance into the College of Health Sciences graduate programs.
Master's Degrees
Nutrition MS | MS & DI Combined Program The MS Nutrition/Dietetic Internship and Residency program is an intensive curriculum lasting only 16 months. The didactic curriculum focuses on preparing you for clinical rotations. |
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Environmental Nutrition |
Nutrition MS | 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. |
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Nutrition Science |
Nutrition MS The Nutritional Science concentration provides you 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. |
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Exercise Nutrition |
Health Studies MS | 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. |
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Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences |
Health Studies 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. |
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Formerly Health Promotion |
Health Studies MS | Offered online only - NEW for Fall 2024 This fully online, 30-credit-hour program establishes 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. |
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Physical Education Teacher Education |
Health Studies MS | Offered online only A master’s degree in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) provides a course of study at the graduate level regarding research on teaching in physical education and research on teacher education in physical education. |
Doctoral Degrees
Applied Physiology & Neuromechanics 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. |
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Applied Physiology & Nutrition |
Applied Physiology & Neuromechanics 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. |
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Physical Therapy |
Physical Therapy 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
Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation |
Graduate Certificate | Offered online only The graduate certificate in Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation is useful for registered dietitians/nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and healthcare providers. |