At the University of Denver, in addition to their current graduate program, the Professional Science Master (PSM) in Biomedical Sciences degree, they are launching a new program, a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology degree that will start this coming academic year 2023-2024. Please read below for more details!
The MS in Clinical Exercise Physiology program will provide students with a strong advanced and applied knowledge of physiology with practical skills that will transfer to the clinical setting, while also helping students build their clinical and research networks to pursue further clinical experience and employment. This 1-year program at the University of Denver incorporates advanced physiology and biomedical sciences courses in addition to clinical hours for students to gain applied clinical and research experience. We have a new physiology laboratory that combines methods for research and application of concepts learned for both clinical and performance populations with support from our in-house experts. Clinical internships are arranged by DU faculty but are mentored off-campus by the larger Denver community of health professionals.
The program prepares students for clinical and research careers in hospitals, research centers, or health and wellness centers, especially the areas of cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention and rehabilitation, obesity prevention and treatment, and other related careers. Graduates could also pursue positions working with both amateur and professional athletes who aspire to improve their performance. Furthermore, this program provides an excellent foundation for doctoral work in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other related disciplines or in preparation for medical school.
The PSM in Biomedical Sciences program offers rigorous academic training and professional practical skills to prepare students for challenging careers in the biomedical and health sciences. Through advanced coursework in the natural sciences and complementary coursework in the humanities and social sciences, students gain in-depth scientific knowledge and a strong foundation in ethics, leadership, and communication, and in-depth understanding of the many issues, concerns, and future directions of health care and biomedical sciences fields.
This multi- and inter-disciplinary 1-year program is designed to be very individualized with one-on-one advising to customize the curriculum and capstone internship to complement and expand on the student’s past academics and experiences and to prepare them for their future career goals. The student is matched with a capstone mentor whose professional expertise aligns with the student’s future career goals. The overall goal of the capstone experience is for the student to gain advanced disciplinary knowledge and professional skills by applying the appropriate modes of inquiry, research, and professional skills in biomedical sciences.
The PSM program external Advisory Board, comprised of leaders in biomedical research, biotechnology, clinical healthcare, health institutions and hospital administration, provides input regarding the academic knowledge and skill set and professional competencies most sought by employers and graduate programs in biomedical field. This Master’s program is recognized and approved as an affiliated PSM program with the National Professional Science Association.
More information about these programs and the admission process can be found on-line:
https://science.du.edu/biology/graduate-programs
https://science.du.edu/biology/content/physiology-programs
For questions, please contact Dr. Nancy Lorenzon; nancy.lorenzon@du.edu.
