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By Michael-Paul Kidd
Ursinus will launch its first-ever graduate program, opening a new chapter in graduate studies at the college.
The Department of Health Sciences will offer a graduate program in exercise and sport science, beginning in May 2027.
The 15-month, 30-credit online program is designed to prepare students for advanced professional practice and research in exercise physiology, sport science, and health-related fields.
“This is an important moment in the history of Ursinus College and a natural next step in our evolution as an applied liberal arts institution,” said President Gundolf Graml, Ph.D.
“Our first graduate program builds on the strength of our health sciences programs and, importantly, extends the applied, professional, and experiential approach at the heart of an Ursinus education to graduate study.
“We are creating new opportunities for our own graduates while also welcoming students from across the country who are looking for a graduate education that connects rigorous academic preparation with meaningful professional practice.”
From 2020 to 2024, the health sciences department awarded 188 undergraduate degrees, and 52.3% of those graduates went on to pursue an advanced degree or certification across the discipline at a variety of institutions.
With the redesign of the department’s Bachelor of Science offerings — including the move from three concentrations into four distinct degrees in allied health studies, kinesiology and exercise science, public health, and health and physical education — and an expected rise in enrollment into the newly designed majors, the new master’s program will give current undergraduates a direct pathway to continue their education at Ursinus beyond the traditional four year undergraduate degree.
As part of the program, Ursinus students may complete up to two graduate courses during their undergraduate career upon provisional acceptance into the program.
The online format, program timeline, and demand for Master of Science programs are also expected to draw graduates from other institutions to pursue the postgraduate degree at Ursinus.
“What excites me most is the opportunity to bring the values of a liberal education in a graduate setting,” said Holly Hubbs, new director of graduate studies. “We are not simply introducing new degrees; we are beginning to think more broadly about what graduate education can look like specifically at Ursinus, and how it can complement the institution we already are.”
To learn more about the school’s graduate program, visit Ursinus.edu.
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