German Sport University Cologne campus

Health Sciences

MSc Sport and Exercise Therapy, Prevention, and Physical Activity-related Health Research at German Sport University Cologne

German Sport University Cologne, Germany

Programme overview

Programme (SBT) on evidence-based planning, implementation and evaluation of physical activity interventions from prevention through therapy and rehabilitation, including digital health, wearables and artificial intelligence. 30 places per cohort.

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)  |  Study mode: Full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

12 modules: effects of physical activity across the lifespan, prevention and rehabilitation, health services research, diagnostics, digital health applications, quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, an internship and teaching practice, and the Master's thesis.

Career pathways

Specialist and managerial roles in hospitals, rehabilitation and therapy centres, social insurance organisations, research institutions, universities, medical technology and digital health companies, public authorities, and education and further education; PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS) specialised in sport, health or rehabilitation science, with at least 90 ECTS in sport science, of which 870 hours or 29 ECTS must cover the areas of the second prevention principle of the GKV guidelines. Applicants without a degree from a German-speaking country need proof of sufficient German. Application deadlines: 31 May (non-EU applicants), 15 July (German and EU applicants).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)

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