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Bachelor of Exercise Science

Pittsburgh, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Exercise Science and apply appropriate scientific methods
Interpret findings
And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

Strength and conditioning specialist
Personal fitness trainer
Corporate or medical fitness administrator
Youth fitness specialist
Exercise physiologist
Athletic trainer
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Chiropractor

Curriculum

Anatomy and physiology
Functional anatomy
Kinesiology
Physiology of exercise
Nutrition
Exercise program design
Fitness evaluation
Training techniques
First aid
Statistics and research design
With routes toward graduate health programmes.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations
Professional credential evaluation for non-US records
Admissions essay
One recommendation
Passport copy
Proof of financial support for the first year
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official transcripts and English translations, Professional credential evaluation for non-US records, Essay or personal statement, One recommendation

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Financial Support
Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$45,986 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Shadyside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Health Sciences
Department	Department of Natural Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left
Program starts
August 2027
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No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.