Overview

This Biology of Physical Activity MSS programme from University of Jyväskylä is designed to prepare students for careers in research centres, medical rehabilitation centres, sports medicine and exercise testing centres, sports academies and physical exercise and sports organisations. It also qualifies students to apply for postgraduate studies in the field.

Career opportunities:

The programme is designed to prepare students for careers in research centres, medical rehabilitation centres, sport medicine and exercise testing centres, sport academies and physical exercise and sports organisations.

Graduates of the programme are also qualified to apply for PhD studies at the higher education institutions in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

Measurement of Neuromuscular Function and Performance

Measurement of Cardiorespiratory Function and Fitness

Clinical Biomechanics

Sports Biomechanics
Scientific Literature Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jyväskylä, Finland

Disciplines

Biology Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 10 other Masters in Biology in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The higher education degree must provide eligibility for master’s level study in the country in which the degree was issued. Applicants holding a degree that gives eligibility for doctoral-level study should primarily seek admission to a doctoral programme.
Suitable fields of the degree include:

Biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport coaching and fitness testing (major subjects)
Sport and exercise science
Biomedical engineering, physics
Kinesiology, motor control
Biochemistry
Human biology
Other field relevant to biology of physical activity
The higher education institution awarding the degree must be an officially recognised part of the national education system, i.e., listed as a degree-granting higher education institution by the country where it is located or by a relevant international organisation (such as UNESCO).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Jyväskylä

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Jyväskylä

Funding

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