Program Overview
The Sports and Health Education at Reykjav\xc3\xadk University is a MEd programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sports and Health Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Iceland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,760 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sports and Health Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sport Psychology
- Applied statistics/Problem solving
- Social interaction
- Physiology and measurement
- Sport coaching process and environment factors in coaching
- Sport nutrition
- Physical activity and health
- Physical activity and health I
- Learning development and research and physical educations
- Teaching practice I
- Learning material design and special assignments
- Teaching practice II
- Physical activity and health II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students shall have completed undergraduate studies in sport science, physical therapy, health training, biology, education science, or other related disciplines.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,760 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,760 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 3,360 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Reykjav\xc3\xadk University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Reykjavík University
Reykjavík University
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months