Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences at North-West University

Programme overview

The Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences (programme code 8DH N01 G801P, SAQA ID 100846, NQF level 9) is an academic research degree offered at the Potchefstroom campus, full-time or part-time, contact mode, through the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation research entity.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation | Duration: 1-2 years (minimum one year, maximum two years) | Intake: Applications close 11 September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum is a single 180-credit dissertation (MBWM871) in Human Movement Sciences, with two articles required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours or four-year qualification in Human Movement Sciences or a related field, with an average of at least 60% in the honours or fourth year and at least 65% in a fourth-year research methods module. Applicants must pass the research entity's selection process, which weighs previous academic performance, a scientific written assignment and fit with the entity's research focus. Admission is subject to capacity and approval by the Research Director.

Higher degree (Master's and doctoral) applications close on 30 November 2026. A non-refundable administration fee of R150 (South African applicants) or R600 (international applicants) applies, payable online only.

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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