Online Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management
The University of Cincinnati's online Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to advance in a variety of health wellness careers upon graduation.
Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management Program Highlights
High Quality Education
This program offers students a wide range of interdisciplinary electives, designed to allow each student to select classes that meet their personal and professional goals. UC Online’s program focuses on integrating health and wellness research and coaching skills to prepare students for a role in directing wellness programs, coaching in individual or group settings, and more.
- Learn strategies to better the health behaviors of individuals
- Create and lead wellness programs for corporations, educational organizations, health systems, and more
- Develop client-centered health and wellness coach skills that center around effective goal-setting
- Gain advanced knowledge or various lifestyle interventions that can prevent or manage chronic diseases
Flexibility
- 100% online instruction
- Financial aid available
- Easy to transfer credits
- Enroll in the spring, summer, or fall semesters
- Part-time flexibility
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Applications to the MS Health and Wellness Management online program are reviewed on an ongoing basis by an admissions committee comprised of program faculty.
Competitive applicants can possess, but are not required to have:
- an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Public Health, Health Science, or related field, or show evidence of undergraduate coursework in areas such as health promotion/disease prevention, wellness, or anatomy and physiology.
- Applicants should have at least a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (or equivalent).
- Applicants with relevant work experience or nationally-accredited health and fitness certifications are also encouraged to apply, and should list this information in their CV/Resume.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, related field recommended.
- No GRE Required
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $65.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $70.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- $20.00 for domestic applicants to Graduate Certificates
- $25.00 for international applicants to Graduate Certificates
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Fall 2026 for all applicants who apply by July 1, 2026
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who: are currently serving in the US armed forces, or are veterans of the US armed forces.
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. Please review and submit the following materials:
All applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts during the application process, showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of conferral.
Official transcripts are not required until the student has received and accepted an offer of admission from the university. Once the offer has been confirmed, the student must submit official transcripts.
Students who have received degrees from the University of Cincinnati do not need to submit official paper copies of their UC transcripts.
For questions regarding international students, contact an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly. Then, mail your sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
Please mail sealed, unopened, official transcripts to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
One letter of reference is required.
- Please provide a letter from a professional or academic contact.
- Please note that the name and email address of the recommender is required.
Please prepare a statement-of-purpose essay explaining in less than 500 words how the M.S. in Health and Wellness Management program will further your career goals.
Please provide your current resume or curriculum vitae.
An official TOEFL/IELTS is required for all international applicants.
International applicants must also submit foreign transcripts for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 |
April 28, 2026 August 15, 2026 |
May 11, 2026 August 24, 2026 |
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program. On average, students will accrue fewer fees than students attending on-campus classes.
The one fee applied across all UC Online programs is the distance learning fee. Students living outside the state of Ohio must also pay an additional “non-resident” fee to enroll in courses at UC Online. This fee is lower than the out-of-state fee for traditional on-campus programs.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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