Spread Your Passion for Nutrition with a Master’s in Exercise Science and Wellness
Our Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness with a specialization in nutrition and wellness prepares you to help individuals in both private and commercial sectors as they seek healthier living habits. Your nutrition and wellness courses will enhance your knowledge of health education and practice using real-world applications.
We believe understanding and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for increasing quality of life. Our exercise science and wellness programs allow your passion for people and holistic alternatives to develop into invaluable field experience. Translate your ambition in promoting overall well-being into a career in community enrichment with our specialty in nutrition and wellness.
What Will You Learn in Our Exercise Science in Nutrition and Wellness Degree?
- Diabetes, obesity, and eating disorders
- Nutrition and chronic disease
- Promoting activity in the community
- Public health and physical activity
Our nutrition and wellness courses will train you on how to create healthy meal plans and educate your clients on vital health practices. Watch your knowledge of health education intertwine with a Christian worldview with each class you complete. Your professors will teach you to assess and evaluate client needs, customize nutrition and wellness plans for individuals with disabilities, and become better equipped to collaborate with your community more harmoniously.
Career Options for Exercise Science and Wellness Degree Graduates
- Human performance specialist
- Health care specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Wellness coach
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online exercise science and wellness degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
- You can complete your master’s degree in nutrition and wellness online in as little as 1.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
