Clinical Exercise Physiology

• Multiple start dates: Begin your program in fall, spring or summer – whenever it fits your schedule!
• Accelerated completion: Earn your master’s degree in as little as 12-16 months. 
• Blended learning format: Enjoy the flexibility of online coursework combined with a hands-on, on-campus lab one weekend per semester. 
• Built-in clinical experience: Complete a supervised internship in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation at a regional hospital or rehabilitation center. 
• Proven success: The program boasts a 93% graduation rate and 93% job placement in the field. 
• Cost: Tuition per credit in 2025-2026 is $550. Total tuition costs may vary depending on textbooks and additional course fees. Find more information about graduate costs. 

Admissions Requirements: 

To be considered for admission to the M.S. in Clinical Exercise Physiology program, applicants must have: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale – either overall, in the last half of undergraduate coursework, or in at least 12 graduate-level credits from another accredited institution. 

Prerequisite Coursework: 

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a closely related field: 

• Statistics or Tests and Measurements – three credits. (Applicants without this course may be admitted provisionally but must complete it before enrolling in EXSS 710 – Statistical Methods in Health and Human Performance.) 
• Physiology of Exercise – three credits. (Applicants without this course may be admitted provisionally but must complete it before enrolling in EXSS 701 – Advanced Physiology of Exercise.) 

For applicants without a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or equivalent: 

• Statistics or Tests and Measurements – three credits 
• Physiology of Exercise – three credits 
• Exercise Testing and Prescription – three credits 

Applicants missing one or more prerequisites may be admitted provisionally and complete these courses prior to or during the first semester of graduate study, with approval from the program director. 

Application Process: 

Applicants must apply online through the Universities of Wisconsin Graduate Application and submit the following supporting materials: 

1. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, sent directly from each degree-granting institution to the Graduate Admissions Office. 
2. One letter of recommendation from an academic or professional reference. 
3. Statement of interest (2–3 pages) describing your career goals, reasons for pursuing a graduate degree and how you plan to apply this degree professionally. 
4. Professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV). 

All application materials should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office either by email or mail: 

Graduate Admissions Office: 103 David Rodli Hall, 410 S. 3rd St., River Falls, WI 54022 Email: gradadmissions@uwrf.edu  

• Applications are accepted for spring, summer, and fall start terms. 
• Apply early to ensure priority review for desired start term. 
• There is a non-refundable $56 Universities of Wisconsin graduate application fee.