Master of
Science (Sport and Exercise Science)

SP0203

Starts February / July
For two years
Domestic Student fees are $5,650 *
International Student fees are $18,900 NZD (per year) *
Study part-time or full-time
Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton

The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) is designed for you if you wish to extend your undergraduate degree with further specialist skills and knowledge. It is most suited to you if you are wanting to continue onto a Doctoral programme or into higher level positions in the workforce.

Programme Content

You can tailor your programme to suit your needs. There are options in:

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Sport Coaching
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Sport Nutrition
• Sport and Exercise Psychology

Thesis or paper(s) and dissertation options are also available.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) may lead to employment as a tertiary Teacher, research and sport consultant, or an individual and team sport trainer and conditioner. Upon completion of this programme further tertiary study at Doctorate level can be undertaken.

Entry Criteria

• An undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, or equivalent, with a grade average of B or better (including any failed modules) in the final year of full-time study, (or equivalent in parttime study), or
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science, or equivalent, with a grade average of B or better (including any failed modules), or
• Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) with first or second class honours, or
• Equivalent qualification

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in the written band.

Additional Information

You will study at Wintec’s School of Sport and Exercise Science which is located at the Rotokauri Campus. The laboratories are fully equipped and accredited with Sport Science New Zealand and are amongst New Zealand’s best sport science facilities. As a student, you will have access to ‘state of the art’ sport testing and consulting, as used by national and international athletes.

Scholarships

Need financial help? Click here for information about scholarships available for this programme.

About the Faculty

The Postgraduate Office at Wintec has been created to support postgraduate students in their studies and research by providing dedicated resources and advice. Wintec also has a dedicated Research Office which is the hub of research at Wintec and caters to all researchers, both staff and students.