Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science Technical University of Munich

The aim of this MSc is to provide students with strong skills in the area of sport and exercise science. The programme helps students become creative problem solvers with hands-on technical, research, oral, and written communication as well as entrepreneurial skills.
The programme consists of four strands, which include both mandatory modules and electives. We offer social sciences modules to make our students aware of the major societal issues in relation to sport such as demographic change and new sports technologies as well as topics such as corruption and doping. We hope that our graduates will be at the forefront of new developments and help find solutions to the problems. We also offer a module in "entrepreneurship", as there is a wealth of business opportunity in sports today.

The course of studies consists of four interrelated strands

1. Biomechanics & neuroscience
2. Exercise biology, training, & health
3. Psychology & social sciences
4. Research skills & auxiliary subjects

Strands one and two are the key natural sciences within the field and are central to this degree course, reflecting the overall approach at the TUM. In Strand one, students learn about the physics of human movement and its control via the nervous system. Strand two will combine the practice of sports and exercise and their underlying physiology and molecular biology as well as performance and health testing. Strand three will combine sports psychology with modules that explore major societal issues in relation to science. Strand four will include a module in "entrepreneurship" along with generic research skills and auxiliary subjects in line with our mission statement.

In addition to the vertical four-strand structure, we provide consistency and quality control through a horizontal semester structure. This ensures the target skills in each strand are developed effectively. The foci of the four semesters are:

Semester one: Modules in semester one will teach core content (especially from Strands one and two) but additionally develop the attributes outlined in the mission statement. These include problem solving abilities, creativity, debating skills, and other forms of oral and written communication, which are expected in every module. In Strand three, socially relevant tasks in the sports context will be reflected on from different perspectives (officials, sportsmen, politicians). All modules are mandatory. The pedagogical approach in semester one is designed to develop specific "hands on" technical research skills.
Semester two: The pedagogical approach from semester one will be continued. The students have to choose four modules within the strands one to three. The module Advanced Statistics from Strand four is mandatory for all students.
Semester three: The focus of semester three is on specialisation modules that cover highly specific topics that are either truly cutting edge science (major conceptual advances published in the top journals) or highly relevant in the job market or in addressing major societal issues. Each course should conclude with a mini project and the modules should be as interdisciplinary as possible. Students may choose from Strands one to three (five out of currently 16 modules) in order to either specialise or broaden their knowledge. One soft skill module can be chosen from the entire offer in the TUM course catalogue.
Semester four: In semester four, each student will complete a Master's thesis.

No compulsory internship

1. A qualified Bachelor's degree of at least six semesters obtained at a national or foreign university or a degree of at least equivalent value is required. There is no requirement as to which subject this degree is in.
2. Advanced knowledge in English must be demonstrated (see below).
3. Evidence of a successfully passed vocational internship (min. eight weeks in the field of sport science) before starting the Master's studies is required. Alternatively, a professional activity in the field of health science, for whose qualification the Master's degree course contributes, can also be recognised. Proof of this must be provided before the start of the course, but no later than five weeks after the start of lectures.
4. Applicants must successfully pass the selection procedure (plus a written test) in order to be admitted to the programme.

Please refer to this page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees.

In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 900 EUR per month.

Part-time jobs and student jobs in industry and academia

Please refer to the following page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/jobs-and-internships.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

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