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MSc Applied Neurosciences in Sports & Exercise at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme that trains experts in the effects of neuroscience in relation to sport and exercise. It has a strong scientific focus while relating all content to real-world application. Taught entirely in English.

Faculty: Health and sport  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Modules are grouped by focus, for example therapy of neurological and neurodegenerative diseases and injuries, covering symptoms and syndromes such as dementia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and concussion.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for an international professional or research career in the growing field of neuroscientific aspects of physical activity and sport.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance certificate plus a first degree (180 credits) in sport science, neuroscience, health science or physiotherapy with an overall grade of 2.5 or better, or a comparable foreign degree; the examination board decides eligibility. English at level C1 (CEFR); no German required. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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