Overview

The science-based curriculum prepares graduates to work with individuals across the lifespan to promote healthy lifestyle changes through basic interventions and referrals. Graduates are well prepared to pass a national certification exam, such as the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) or the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with faculty on ongoing research projects. The BS in Exercise Science – Pre-Health concentration is suited for students who plan to apply to health professional programs, such as medical school (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), chiropractic (DC), physician’s assistant (PA), and dental medicine (DDS/DMD).

Program Learning Outcomes

The Exercise Science - Pre-Health Professions program of the University at Buffalo prepares graduates to assess, plan, and implement fitness programs that include exercises designed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.

Skills gained in this program include prioritizing and meeting deadlines; analyzing, interpreting, and translating scientific information; critical thinking; teaching and coaching; communicating, persuading, and influencing; coordinating and planning; and problem-solving.

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles and vocabulary of exercise science

Work with individuals across the lifespan in establishing and achieving health/fitness goals

Prescribe exercise programs to restore health and maintain optimal well-being

Pass a national certification exam (ACSM, NSCA)

Demonstrate professionalism and integrity

Continue their education or find employment using the BS ES degree

Careers

There is a robust job market for professionals with an exercise science background, particularly driven by increases in the aging population and the prevalence of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases. Professionals in the field work with healthy clients or athletes (non-clinical) and patients with chronic diseases or other medical conditions (clinical).

Alumni of Exercise Science are employed as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists, exercise physiologists, health coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. Some of these professions require additional education beyond the 4-year bachelor's degree. You will find our alumni working in various settings, including sports performance facilities, fitness and wellness centers, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Approximately 20% of our graduates find employment using the BS degree and 80% go on to graduate programs in areas such as exercise physiology, physical therapy, athletic training, medicine, or public health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Applications in Exercise Science

Neuroscience

Neuroanatomy

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Assessment & Prescription

Professional Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 1083 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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General requirements

Admission to UB’s freshman class is selective and is based in part on the quality of your secondary school academic record and the number of spaces available in the class

You should feel confident applying to UB if you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school to help prepare you to be successful at university

UB uses a 4.0 grading scale and we expect students applying here to have the equivalent of a 3.0 on that scale. That is the same as a grade of B or 83 on a 100-point scale

English language requirements

Personal Essay

You must submit one (1) teacher recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
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In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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