Overview

Samford University’s Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine provides a strong science foundation with exercise science, human performance and clinical preparation, preparing students for medical school, other health care graduate programs or careers in athletic performance and rehabilitation.

This program is ideal for students who:

Are interested in physical activity, science and healing
Prefer an approach focused on improving health and reducing injury risk
Plan to pursue medical school, dental school or another medically based profession

Want a curriculum grounded in biology, chemistry, nutrition and applied exercise science

Students complete coursework in natural and computational sciences, mathematics, kinesiology core classes, and directed electives tailored to their professional goals. The curriculum integrates foundational sciences, general education and advanced kinesiology coursework.

Students Will

Understand how the body responds and adapts to stress, physical activity and lifestyle
Apply fundamental kinesiology and exercise physiology principles to human performance and injury-risk reduction
Build a strong academic foundation for medical school through chemistry, biology and physics
Conduct and interpret research under faculty mentorship

Develop clinical reasoning aligned with graduate-level diagnostic and treatment models

Career Preparation

Our sports medicine graduates receive training in nutrition, exercise, fitness and weight management, preparing them for medical, dental, physician assistant, optometry, or pharmacy programs, as well as careers in health care and athletic performance.Prepare to Succeed

Medical or physician assistant programs
Rehab clinics, sports performance or athletic training internships
Graduate study in optometry, pharmacy or occupational therapy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural and Computational Sciences
Mathematics
Kinesiology Core Classes
Directed Electives
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Nutrition
Exercise Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission - Decisions will be released once a month, typically beginning in December until the class is full.

Language

English

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Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 1078 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$50 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $50,260)
Translated and notarized transcript
If your high school courses were not taught in English
WES Course by Course Evaluation
SpanTran/TEC Course by Course Evaluation
ECE Course by Course Evaluation
Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)
English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year
Out-of-State

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 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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Career Preparation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Homewood

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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