Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

The University of Missouri School of Medicine educates more than 200 students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in investigative areas from molecular microbiology and immunology to health management and informatics.

Students in these programs benefit from the wide variety of creative and collaborative research the medical school researchers conduct in partnership with other MU schools and colleges, as well as many interdisciplinary institutes and centers. Students in these programs typically pursue a two- to five-year course of study that is interwoven with the scholarly activities of faculty researchers in their degree programs.

We are the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our faculty are leaders in their fields — and they're within reach. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know their students' names and take mentorship seriously.

Our students come from all 50 states and 85+ countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. And with more than 125 academic areas, our students have a lot of opportunities to explore on their way to discovering and creating their perfect career.

We're at the heart of a thriving urban area, and the city's life and energy influence everything that happens here. We are Kansas City's university.