Applied Neurosciences in Sports and Exerciseinternational course, full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Paderborn
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Sport Science
Target group
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in a sports science, health science, physiotherapy or neuroscience discipline.
Annotation
Der Masterstudiengang "Applied Neurosciences in Sports & Exercise" zielt darauf ab, Experten auszubilden, die die Auswirkungen der Neurowissenschaften in Verbindung mit Sport und Bewegung aufzeigen. Das Lehrprogramm im Master of Science hat einen starken wissenschaftlichen Schwerpunkt. Gleichzeitig werden, wie das "Applied" im Titel des Studiengangs verdeutlicht, alle Inhalte auf die reale Welt bezogen und in anwendungsorientierten Lernarrangements mit "echten Menschen" (d.h. Patienten, Freizeit- oder Profisportlern, älteren und jüngeren Menschen, Schülern, Studenten und Berufstätigen) umgesetzt.
Admission requirements
The course requires a degree that: 1. has been obtained in a Sports Science, Health Science, Physiotherapy or Neuroscience discipline and 2. contains course components in at least two of the following three areas: a) Physiology at least 12 CP b) Statistics and Research Methods at least 12 CP c) Bachelor’s Thesis 12 credit points 3. with an overall grade of at least 2.5 (or an equivalent final grade from a university abroad) In addition: Proficiency in the English language at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Lecture period
- 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
- 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Information at the International Office
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Information at the International Office
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.06.2026 - 15.10.2026
For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English

