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Master of Health Sciences in Human Performance Admissions Requirements

The Master of Health Sciences in Human Performance admissions requirements are designed to bring together a diverse cohort of sports and performance professionals who share common goals.

This program may be a good fit for you if you are an athlete-focused practitioner or coach looking to deepen your expertise in recovery, performance readiness, and applied analytics. It also can prepare you for leadership positions within sports organizations.

We value your experience: degrees, certifications, and professional healthcare credentials. If you’re unsure if you meet the requirements, reach out! We’d love to discuss your qualifications one-on-one, and our academic support team is available to guide you on your path to success.

We’re excited to help you achieve your goals.

Pathway One

Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution in fields such as:
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology
- Sports Science
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Performance
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sports Medicine
- Health Sciences (Human Biology, Anatomy, Physiology)
- Occupational Therapy
- Nursing (RN)
- Nutrition/Dietetics/RD
- Pre-Professional Health Programs
Have a minimum 2.5075 cumulative grade point average or submit a letter of “special circumstances”
Earned a C- or better for the following prerequisite courses at an undergraduate and/or graduate level:
- Human Physiology or Anatomy/Physiology (3 semester credits + 1 Lab credit)
- Exercise Science/Physiology or Biomechanics or Kinesiology (3 semester credits)
- Biochemistry (3 semester credits)

Pathway Two

Hold professional healthcare credentials:
- DC
- DPT
- MD/DO
- PA
- NP
- ATC
- DAcCHM, MAcaC
Proof of valid professional credentials

Pathway Three

Doctor of Chiropractic / Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Students
- Current students of NWHSU
- T6 DC/T5 ACM
- 90 credits, including 12 semester credits:
  - Human Anatomy/Physiology
  - Advanced Human Anatomy/ Physiology or Exercise Physiology
  - Biochemistry or Advanced Biology