D.P.T./M.S.S.S. Dual Degree

Be a Leader in Sports Performance

Nova Southeastern University offers students the opportunity to attain their Master of Science in Sports Science (M.S.S.S.) degree concurrently with their Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree.

Students may earn the Master of Science in Sports Science (M.S.S.S.) over the course of three years, by taking one M.S.S.S. course per semester and receiving credit in the M.S.S.S. program for some courses taken in the D.P.T. program.

Students are eligible to begin the M.S.S.S. program on the recommendation of the PT Program Director after completion of the student's first semester.

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Benefits of Concurrent Degrees

The D.P.T./M.S.S.S. degree combination prepares students with the knowledge and skills to utilize technology, collect research-based data and provide application in the sports performance field; while the online/onsite lab immerses students in breakthrough research on body composition, performance, sport neuroscience, biomechanics, supplements and elite athletics.

Students in the concurrent D.P.T./M.S.S.S. degree program complete coursework and clinical requirements to satisfy the requirements for each degree. D.P.T. courses are scheduled during the day while M.S.S.S. courses are online with one virtual meeting Wednesday afternoon. This provides students the opportunity to get ahead of trends in Collegiate and Professional sports.

With health/heat illness occurrences such as those of Damar Hamlin, Korey Stringer, and many others; collegiate and professional sports have turned to medical professionals with sports science experience to lead their performance staff. As an example, the Florida Panthers currently have a “Director of High Performance” who is both a Physical Therapist and Sports Scientist. Combined degree programs place NSU at the forefront of this emerging trend.