Applied Physiology MS
![Virtual Reality Cave in the Health Sciences Complex on UD's Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. "Neuroscientist John Jeka, who chairs the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, and his research team investigates how the nervous system uses sensory information (vision, inner ear) to estimate body dynamics and guide motor processes for upright balance control. The applied goal is to better understand patient populations with neurological disease and injury that lead to balance problems." [CHS website] - (Evan Krape / University of Delaware)](/academics/colleges/chs/departments/kaap/graduate-programs/ms-applied-physiology/_jcr_content/par_udel/columngenerator/par_1/image.coreimg.jpeg/1605623304503/virtual-reality-overlay.jpeg "KAAP-Virtual_Reality_Cave-010518")
Program Overview
The Master of Science (MS) in Applied Physiology was created to provide a concentrated program of academic study for students interested in developing a deeper understanding of theory and applications related to the functioning of the human body during physical activity. The program is supported with well-equipped research facilities that include assessment of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary function, neurophysiology, functional muscular capacity, electromyography, and motor unit discharge. Additionally, some labs have three-dimensional video capabilities and force platforms. Graduate students in this program are expected to participate in ongoing faculty-directed research programs.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) and the MS in Applied Physiology Program embraces community, belonging, and professionalism as core institutional values. We believe that a strong community of belonging among students, faculty, and staff are critical to our teaching and scholarship and are a much needed reflection of the varied patients and caregivers for whom we provide care. Beyond the University’s code of conduct for students and employees, which we fully support, we have additional standards and expectations for members of CHS and the MS in Applied Physiology Program due to our important roles and influence in health and healthcare.
Students interested in the MS in Applied Physiology program are encouraged to apply before December 15th for priority consideration. Prior to beginning the application process, students must identify a faculty advisor and complete the appropriate supplemental documentation.
Those applicants who meet the below stated minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those applicants who fail to meet those minimum requirements necessarily precluded from admission if they offer other appropriate strengths. Admission requirements:
- Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent science or health related degree from an accredited college/university
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Personal Essay
- Current Resume/CV
- Three Letters of Recommendations
Go HERE to start your application or email kaap-gradprograms@udel.edu with questions.
The Master of Science in Applied Physiology requires 24 credits of coursework at the 600 or 800 level, and 6 credits of thesis. A non-thesis option is available, in which case the student will replace the 6 credits of thesis with an approved Research Project and a combination of research credits and coursework. A total of 30 credits is required to complete the degree for the thesis and non-thesis options.
- Required Courses(24 credits)
- KAAP601 Research Methods: 3 credits
- Statistics: 3 credits
- KAAP-prefixed coursework: 12 credits
- Elective courses: 6 credits
- Thesis Option (6 credits)
- Thesis Credits (KAAP869) (6 credits)
OR
- Non Thesis Option (6 credits)
- Research Credits (KAAP868) (6 credits) or
- Research Credits (KAAP868) (3 credits) and 3‐credits of additional coursework at the 600‐level or above
* The statistics requirement can be met by the following courses:
- STAT 608 Statistical Research Methods
- STAT 611 Regression Analysis
- STAT 656 Biostatistics
- EPID 603 Biostatistics for Health Sciences I
- EPID 613 Biostatistics for Health Sciences II
- EPID 614 Biostatistics for Health Sciences III
Additional statistical courses may be considered and substituted with approval by the advisor and Program Director.
Individual programs of study are developed in consultation with the student’s advisor. Programs of study will vary based on student goals and faculty-specific interests in student training.
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