Master of Science in Neuromotor Science

The study of human movement, both as an outcome of health and functioning and as a means to understand the mechanisms underlying neuromotor system integration and behavior, is foundational to many health professions. The skills needed to be successful in fields of related study require fluency across the disciplines of engineering, movement science, neuroscience, and rehabilitation. The need exists for rigorously trained scientists with interdisciplinary training in neurobiology and biomechanics of the sensorimotor system, with a focus on how human movement is impacted by health conditions, disease, disability, and development. Our Neuromotor Science (NMS) program trains students to advance the science of neuromotor control and biomechanics of human posture and movement in individuals across the lifespan and spectrum of health and disability levels. The M.S. in Neuromotor Science (MS-NMS) program is designed for individuals in the fields of engineering, exercise science, kinesiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation science, and the like, preparing them to: advance the science and understanding of neuromotor processes, including assessment and evaluation of human movement, neuromotor function and integration, and how they are impacted by age, health, functioning, and disability, and contribute to the development of interventions to improve human movement, particularly posture and locomotor control, and function across the lifespan.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree at Temple University.

A WES course-by-course transcript evaluation is required for applicants who completed their bachelor's degree outside of the United States

Statement of Goals: In a one-page statement, articulate why you want to enroll in the MS-NMS program at Temple. State your career goals and research interests.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores from a test taken within the last 5 years must be at or above the 50th percentile in the verbal and quantitative components, with a score of 4 or higher on the writing component. Official scores should be sent directly to SOPHAS using code 0151.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

TOEFL iBT: 79 (send officially to SOPHAS using the SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code 5688)
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)

The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Interview: Students may be invited to interview with the program faculty. An interview may take place in person or through technology if cost prohibits travel to Temple.

Resume: Current resume or CV required.