Overview

Students earning this Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance) degree at University of Missouri - Columbia are well-prepared for employment opportunities that include fitness assessment, lifestyle intervention education, health and wellness, exercise supervision and program administration in schools, businesses and hospitals, health education, and promotion and entry-level positions in cardiac and pulmonary or spine rehab.

This is a rapidly expanding area with opportunities in corporate and commercial industries, government, and non-profit sectors.

Common Career Paths

You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:

Athletic Trainers

Community Health Workers

Dietetic Technicians

Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness Instructors

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Occupational Therapists

Physical Therapists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Nutrition

Diet Therapy for Health Professionals

Nutrition Throughout the Life Span

Exercise Physiology

Human Kinesiology

Career Exploration in Exercise Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

• International- There are no application deadlines, but we recommend you apply 6-12 months before the start of the semester you wish to begin taking classes.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science Physiology View 112 other Bachelors in Physiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the required core coursework with the required grades.

Meet the English language requirements.

Submit all of the required application materials.

Proof of financial support.

Scanned copy of your passport.

Transfer authorization (for F-1 and J-1 transfer students only).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38168 USD / year

≈ 38168 USD / year
Out-of-State

37820 USD / year

≈ 37820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15548 USD / year

≈ 15548 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (Physical Activity, Nutrition and Human Performance).

Available Scholarships

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Common Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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