Overview

Virtually every organism is dependent on movement (both intracellular and extracellular) in one form or another. With respect to humans, physical activity imposes unique stresses on a broad spectrum of cell types, tissues, and organ systems. In so doing, physical activity plays a key role in shaping fundamental biological processes necessary for maintaining health and preventing disease. While both human and nonhuman species exhibit many common biological phenomenon, there are also many unique aspects of their physiology.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of biology as it relates to exercise science from the level of molecules, cells, systems, and organisms.

Demonstrate an understanding of how key concepts in evolutionary biology, neurobiology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, and developmental biology relate to movement and exercise.

Demonstrate an understanding of how physical activity is important for human health and disease prevention.

Demonstrate scientific quantitative skills, such as the ability to evaluate experimental design, read graphs, and understand and use information from scientific papers.

Demonstrate skill in communication of scientific data in standard format.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Human Physiology

The Physiology of Human Nutrition

Animal Locomotion

Physiology in Extreme Environments

Exercise Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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General requirements

Once you have completed the online application, submit it along with a nonrefundable college application fee of $80 for domestic applicants or $95 for international applicants.

Do not send official transcripts when you apply. If you're admitted to UC Irvine, then you will need to submit final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

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51204 USD / year

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51204 USD / year

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13602 USD / year

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Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

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