Kinesiology M.S.

Students are admitted in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applicants for admission must have an undergraduate major in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, athletic training, biology, nutrition, or a related academic discipline.

Applicants must have a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (A=4.0), or 3.00 (A=4.0) in the last two years. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission except in cases where the department requests it be taken. Successful applicants generally have a 3.00 undergraduate grade point average and a combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE and higher than 3.5 on the analytical section Interested applicants must send the following information to the Graduate College:

1. A completed application for graduate studies.
2. Official transcripts of all colleges and universities attended.

Interested applicants must send the following information to the Department of Kinesiology:

1. Copies of all transcripts sent to the Graduate College.
2. Official GRE scores  (when requested by the Kinesiology Department).
3. A letter of intent that addresses: Reason(s) for wishing to earn an advanced degree. Motivation for attending UNLV. Summary of educational goals. Summary of research activities and interests. Possible faculty mentors.
4. Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic record and potential for graduate study.