About Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

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Exercise science is the scientific study of how human movement influences health, fitness, performance and disease prevention. Nutrition science explores the complex relationship between the body, nutrients and health. Our department combines these disciplines to offer a broad understanding of the human body, including physiological, biomechanical and nutritional factors.

We offer undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs for every level of your education. 

Use your degree to pursue advanced professional programs, conduct clinical research, or enter the workforce. Our graduates work in a variety of industries including fitness, athletics, rehabilitation and other health care areas, hospitality and the government.

  • Why Choose ENS at UB?
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    Turn your passion for exercise, nutrition and science into a career of consequence.
  • Our Philosophy and Approach
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    Discover how our guiding principles match up with your own.
  • Our Students
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    Students share their journeys to the study of exercise and nutrition sciences and to UB.
  • Our Alumni
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    Graduates discuss how their experiences in and out of the classroom prepared them for their careers.
  • Faculty Spotlight
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    Our faculty members involve student researchers in their efforts to examine how exercise and nutrition influence health, disease prevention and individual function and performance.
  • Contact Us
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    124 Sherman Hall
    University at Buffalo
    Buffalo, NY 14214
    Phone: 716-829-2941
    Fax: 716-829-2428

    Graduate inquiries:

    sphhp-ens-grad@buffalo.edu
    Undergraduate inquiries:
    sphhp-ens-undergrad@buffalo.edu

ENS AT A GLANCE

Exercise and nutrition sciences students.

Chair: Dave Hostler, PhD

Degrees Offered

  • BS in Exercise Science
  • MS in Exercise Science
  • PhD in Exercise Science
  • MS in Nutrition
  • BS/MS in Exercise Science and Athletic Training
  • BS/MS in Exercise Science
  • BS/MS in Exercise and Nutrition
  • BS/MPH in Exercise Science and Epidemiology
  • Dietetic Internship with MS in Nutrition

Number of Faculty

  • 19 core faculty
  • 5 affiliated faculty

Number of Students

  • 188 BS students
  • 5 BS/MS students
  • 46 MS students
  • 4 PhD students
  • 20 DI MS students