Physical Acitivity and Health (MA)
Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (Erlangen Campus)Program Overview
The Physical Acitivity and Health (MA) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universit\xc3\xa4t Erlangen-N\xc3\xbcrnberg (Erlangen Campus) is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences taught in English, German 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 Physical Acitivity and Health (MA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Location: Erlangen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physical Acitivity and Health (MA) 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
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The international MA "Physical Activity and Health" programme is open for students with a college or university degree (BA as a minimum requirement).
Minimum requirement for overall grade
The overall score in the transcript has to be equivalant to at least 80% of total available points, indicating a minimum grade of "good" or "very good", depending on the universities grading system.
Degrees from the following programmes will be accepted:
A primarily health or physical activity focused programme (e.g., Diploma, Master or Bachelor in Sports Science, Medicine, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy) from a German or foreign university or college.
Another programme (e.g., Diplom, Master or Bachelor in Psychology, Pedagogy and Sociology) with a focus on health or physical activity from a German or foreign university or college, or other comparable degrees.
Degress from the following programmes will NOT be accepted without additional qualifications:
Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biology, Business Administrtion
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2030-04-18
About Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (Erlangen Campus)
Friedrich‑Alexander‑Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg (Erlangen Campus)
Nuremberg, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 5