At a Glance
Throughout the entire length of the program, you’ll work with a sports or research team to strengthen your knowledge in data analytics and research methodology to help optimize human performance and minimize the risk of injury. With unparalleled access to elite athletes, state-of-the-science research facilities and world-renowned experts, Pitt Sports Science students make an immediate and meaningful impact among real world athletes.
Nationally Ranked
Pitt is ranked #1 in the U.S. in the 2024 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments and #32 worldwide. The Shanghai Rankings are based on a unique methodology highlighting the performance of more than 300 universities with sport-related units.
Application
Start Term
Fall term (August)
Application Opens
September 15, 2025
Application Closes
July 15, 2026
Commitment
and Credits
Duration
Full time: 1 year
(3 terms, including 1 summer term)
Part-time: 1-3 years
Commitment
Credits
33
Degree
Type of Degree
Format(s)
Applied Skills
Sports Science students will participate in a yearlong internship while in the program. Through the combination of planned learning activities and professional interaction, students will gain an increasing level of proficiency in providing and evaluating comprehensive training to athletes and teams within the athletic setting.
Many internships are offered with Pitt Athletics, but team placements vary each year.
Estimated
Program
Costs
Emerging Sports Science Professional Scholarship
Admitted Sports Science students may apply for this scholarship. Available to support students who demonstrate high-level scholastic achievement and professional skills as well as financial need.
The scholarship is awarded once per year, pending available funds. Sponsored by Hawkin Dynamics.
