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
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 8 other Masters in Biology in FinlandWhat students do after studying
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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Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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).
Tuition Fee
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International
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Jyväskylä
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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