Overview

Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and are supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.

Students will study at the Wintec Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance. The laboratories are fully equipped and accredited with Sport Science New Zealand and are amongst New Zealand's best sport science facilities. Students will have access to ‘state of the art’ sport testing and consulting, as used by national and international athletes.

There are two pathways available:

Thesis pathway

Dissertation pathway

Career

The Science (Human Performance Science) programme from Waikato Institute of Technology may lead to employment as a tertiary teacher, research and sport consultant, or an individual and team sport trainer and conditioner.

Upon completion of this programme further tertiary study at Doctorate level can be undertaken. This programme also provides a pathway into further study in dietetics or physiotherapy.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Health and Wellness Psychology
Human Performance Science Innovations
Advanced Topics in Biomechanics
Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology
Advanced Topics in Sport Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-20 00:00:00

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We recommend you apply as soon as possible. It is best to apply early as most programme close once all the places have been filled.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with a minimum B grade (65%) in the third year; or
A corresponding NZ Bachelor degree with a minimum B grade (65%) in the third year; or
A Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science with a minimum B grade average; or
A corresponding NZ Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum B grade average; or
Equivalent.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

32500 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48750 NZD for the full programme during 18 months.

National tuition: 8027 nzd/year

Living costs for Hamilton

1470 - 2020 NZD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Science (Human Performance Science).

Available Scholarships

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