Master's Degree Life Sciences Full Time

Biology of Physical Activity, Master of Sport Sciences

at University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland

Duration

2 years

Intake

autumn 2027

Mode

Full Time

Tuition

EUR 24,000 total

About this program

The Biology of Physical Activity, Master of Sport Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä studies biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport coaching and fitness testing. It is designed for students who want to understand the interactive mechanisms between physiological systems and physical exercise and their theoretical background.

The programme lasts 2 years and is taught through contact teaching. Students choose from specialisations in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing, or Action Neuroscience.

The University of Jyväskylä says the programme prepares students for research centres, medical rehabilitation centres, sports medicine and exercise testing centres, sports academies, and physical exercise and sports organisations. It also qualifies graduates to apply for doctoral studies.

Modules

Exercise Psychology
Biomechanics
Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing
Action Neuroscience
Exercise Physiology

Career outcomes

research centres
medical rehabilitation centres
sports medicine and exercise testing centres
sports academies
physical exercise and sports organisations
PhD degree programmes

How this course compares

University of Jyväskylä is ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in Finland.
It lists 2 Life Sciences courses in total, 2 of them at master's level.
6 universities in Finland teach master's Life Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
Most master's Life Sciences courses in Finland take 2 years; this one does too.
University of Jyväskylä has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

Best master's Life Sciences universities in Finland →

QS #116 Master's Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences, Master of Science University of Helsinki 2 years EUR 30,000

Biology of Environmental Change, Master of Science University of Eastern Finland 2 years EUR 20,000

QS #114 Biotechnology, Master of Science (Technology) Aalto University 2 years EUR 34,000

QS #342 Biochemistry, Master of Science University of Oulu 2 years EUR 24,000

QS #366 Master's Degree Programme in Human Neuroscience, Master of Science University of Turku 2 years EUR 20,000

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Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer master's Life Sciences?

University of Helsinki (QS #116), University of Eastern Finland, Aalto University (QS #114), University of Oulu (QS #342), University of Turku (QS #366) are among the 6 that do.

How long is the Biology of Physical Activity, Master of Sport Sciences at University of Jyväskylä?

It takes 2 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in autumn 2027.

Are there scholarships at University of Jyväskylä?

Yes — 1 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is University of Jyväskylä a good university for Life Sciences?

University of Jyväskylä is ranked #498 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #6 in Finland.

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