Bachelor in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)

At Simmons University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $48,500 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in healthcare, fitness, and wellness through study of human movement, exercise physiology, and health promotion. Students gain hands-on experience in assessing fitness, designing exercise programs, and supporting injury prevention. The curriculum emphasizes scientific foundations in anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, with practical training in clinical and community settings. Students complete internships at leading medical centers in Boston, including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Focus areas include Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Health Psychology, Nutrition Science, Strength and Conditioning, Research Methods.

The programme requires 120 credits, including four prerequisite courses, ten core courses, and one elective. Students complete a 4-credit internship in their senior year, with additional requirements for those in the 3+3 DPT track.

Graduates pursue careers as exercise physiologists, fitness specialists, rehabilitation assistants, and health promotion coordinators in clinical, community, and fitness settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Required documents include transcripts and a personal statement. No specific test scores are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year duration. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 66% of applicants.

Simmons University, founded in 1899 and located in Boston, blends a strong liberal arts tradition with career-focused professional programs. With about 6,364 students and 61 programs across undergraduate and graduate levels, Simmons emphasizes personalized learning, experiential education and professional preparation. Its urban setting connects students to internships, research collaborations and cultural resources across one of the United States’ leading academic and healthcare hubs.

Academic life at Simmons features small classes, interdisciplinary study and opportunities to translate classroom learning into practice through internships, practicums and applied projects. The university’s career services and alumni network support job placement while faculty mentorship helps students develop professional portfolios and industry contacts. Programs span healthcare, business, education, the arts and technology, each oriented toward employability and real-world impact.

Campus life balances a close-knit community with access to Boston’s museums, hospitals, startups and arts scene, providing international students both support and vibrant opportunity. Practical services include orientation, housing assistance and international advising to ease transition into study and life in the city. Prospective applicants should review program requirements, application deadlines and scholarship options to find the Simmons pathway best aligned with their academic and career goals.