In four semesters, the Master’s in Sports Science prepares for sport-related occupational fields at the interface of sport and health. The study programme consists of the main subject Sports Science and the supplementary area of Sports Medicine, which is offered by the Medical University Clinic, Department of Sports Medicine.

The Master's degree course in Sports Science is divided into
Philosophy of Science, Theories of Sport Science and Methodology (15 ECTS),
Fundamentals of Sports Science (15 ECTS),
Profile building within sports science (15 ECTS),
Scientific project work (12 ECTS),
Profile-specific scientific project work (15 ECTS),
Supplementary area Sports Medicine (12 ECTS),
Key qualifications (6 ECTS),
Master thesis (30 ECTS).

These course contents are taught in modules, which are described in detail in the examination and study regulations as well as in the module handbook.

In the Master specialisation of Sports Science, students acquire knowledge and skills in the fields of sports science, health science and sports medicine, which qualify them for their professional careers. The students:
acquire sound knowledge of Sports Science and experience in scientific work,
deepen basic knowledge in the fields of Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences in Sports Science,
focus on health promotion topics in in-depth seminars,
gain in-depth insight into Sports Medicine issues related to health promotion.