University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina

1705 College Street, Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Advanced Master's Accelerator + Master of Science - Exercise Science

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program (Advanced MAP) is a one-semester, pre-master’s program designed specifically for international students who are ready to succeed in immersive English-speaking classrooms, but who also want the benefit of English-language and academic training that will help them succeed in their postgraduate program. The program curriculum offers practical, degree-specific vocabulary and research skills they need to excel in their coursework.

The Masters of Science (MS) degree program provides students with foundational content in exercise physiology, research methods and statistics and offers flexibility to select coursework in specific areas of interest, including Applied Physiology, Neuro-rehabilitation and Sports Performance. Countless opportunities are available to participate in ongoing research through assistantships and independent study courses.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

46

Writing

46

Listening

46

Speaking

46

Program Intakes

Open date

July 10, 2025

Submission deadline

July 10, 2025

Open date

June 2, 2025

Submission deadline

December 2, 2025

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

Accelerator program followed by master's degree

Program Length

$18880 USD

Cost of Living

$0 USD

Application fee

$30866 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fees: $2,400 per year
Non-Refundable Deposit Fee: $2,000 (one-time)