Online Master’s in Nutrition and Exercise Science Empower Health Transformation
33
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Help Others Pursue Physical Wellness with Liberty University’s Nutrition Degree
Liberty University’s Master of Science (MS) in Exercise Science and Wellness – Nutrition and Wellness can prepare you to help individuals in the private and commercial sectors understand healthy eating habits and maintain overall quality physical health. Our master’s of exercise science and wellness program is a great fit for current or rising health professionals with a passion for helping people live healthier and happier lives.
Why Choose Liberty’s Master’s in Fitness and Nutrition?
We believe Liberty University is one of the best colleges for nutrition and exercise science. Here are some reasons why:
- Our program can increase your knowledge and understanding in the critical areas of nutrition and wellness.
- Liberty’s mission is Training Champions for Christ. We want to equip health professionals who can teach others how to take care of their bodies, live healthier lives, and fulfill their life’s calling.
- This exercise science degree is offered 100% online — so you won’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility.
- Unlike many online schools, Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
What Will You Study in Our Exercise Science, Health, and Wellness Degree Online?
Students in our Master of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness – Nutrition and Wellness degree online offers a core curriculum that includes exercise physiology, fitness assessment, and key principles of nutrition. The nutrition and wellness concentration features pivotal information for a health professional — with courses focused on diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease.
Potential Career Opportunities
- College instructor
- Health and fitness coordinator
- Medical fitness specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Wellness coach
Featured Courses
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View the Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Master’s in Fitness and Nutrition Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Students without the below coursework on their undergraduate transcript will be required to complete the following classes upon admission to the program:
- Physiology or exercise physiology
- Biomechanics or physics
- Statistics
- Alternatively, students may take EXSC 505 — Foundations of Human Performance before other courses to meet all course prerequisite requirements.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth it to get a master’s in exercise science?
Earning a master’s in exercise science and nutrition is a commitment. You probably want to make sure it will be worth your time and effort before starting a program. We believe it is!
A master’s degree can boost your earning potential. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals with a master’s degree earn an average median salary that is 18% higher than professionals with only a bachelor’s degree!*
You can get specialized training beyond a bachelor’s. Liberty University’s exercise science master’s program covers advanced topics in nutrition and wellness. You’ll study public health and physical activity, nutrition and chronic disease, and how to promote physical activity within communities.
A master’s in exercise science and nutrition online can help you step into leadership roles. Some positions require a master’s degree. With others, you may have the edge over the competition with a master’s degree.
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