Master's Programme in Sports Medicine with Specialisation Exercise Physiology, 120 Credits

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Master's programmes, students must have a Bachelor's degree that includes at least 180 credits or equivalent foreign degree. At least 90 credits are required in either exercise physiology/sports medicine or physiotherapy, or the student can have a degree from the Biomedical Scientist programme with specialisation Clinical Physiology. English 6 must also be completed.

Degree

After completion of the programme, a student can apply for a Degree of Master of Medical Science (120 credits) in accordance with the local qualification descriptor adopted by the Vice-Chancellor (see Umeå University's website). The official English name of the Swedish degree title Medicine masterexamen is Degree of Master of Medical Science (120 credits). The degree is issued in the main field of Sports Medicine with specialisation Exercise Physiology.

Description of the education for current education cycle

This is a Master's programme (second cycle). The objectives of a Master's education are specified in Chapter 1, section 9 of the Higher Education Act.

Programme objectives

Definition of main field of study

Sports Medicine is a part of medical science that includes applied exercise physiology and clinical physiology. The Master's programme covers the first of these, applied exercise physiology, which includes the science of physical activity with emphasis on physical exercise, how physical exercise can be applied to prevent and treat ill-health, and improvement of physical performance. Conducting, interpreting and applying physiological tests are used to adapt exercise for individuals and groups based on their circumstances and goals. Sports Medicine covers such subjects as physiology, nutrition, traumatology, kinesiology, medicine and rehabilitation.

National goals for current degree

The qualitative targets for the degree are listed in Annex 2 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Examination format

Each syllabus specifies the examination format used in that specific course.

Grades

Each syllabus specifies the grading system used for that specific course.

Transfer of Credits

A student who feels they have acquired knowledge from previous relevant studies or professional experience that is equivalent to courses or parts of courses on the programme can apply for credit. Awarded credit means the student does not need to take that course or part of course covered by the credit decision. Information about the award of credit is found on Umeå University's website.

General

The Master's programme is designed as a mix of distance and campus-based teaching that includes compulsory on campus classes (about two per semester). The programme is given in English and consists of four semesters of full-time studies (120 credits). It is given with the help of an online learning platform. The main part of the programme consists of courses within Sports Medicine.

Teaching and learning forms

Teaching is primarily problem-based. This means that the student actively seeks out knowledge and uses critical thinking and problem-solving to actively acquire knowledge. Teaching comes in various form, including lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions and field tests. Work is conducted both individually and in groups.
A part of the programme is given in cooperation with sports activities in the form of work-integrated learning placement and a Master's thesis. This means that parts of the programme can be conducted in the evenings and on weekends and include modules completed in other towns.

Compulsory Courses

Compulsory courses are those courses that all students on the programme normally take. A student accepted to the programme is guaranteed a seat in all compulsory courses providing they fulfil the qualification requirements for the course. Qualification requirements are listed in each course syllabus.

The courses included in the programme are listed under "Syllabus" in the order they are taken.

Deferment of studies

Information about deferment of beginning studies is found on Umeå University's website.
 

Approved leave from studies

Information about leave from studies is found on Umeå University's website.

Discontinuation

Information about non-completion of studies is found on Umeå University's website.

Outline

See under "General information" for information on what compulsory courses involve.

The courses within the program are given at different study paces and can run in parallel.