Master's Programme in Exercise Biomedicine - Health and Performance
There is growing interest in issues related to physical exercise and the ability to both prevent and treat illness and poor health. With a degree from this master's programme, you will become an expert on the connection between exercise and health. With the programme's focus on musculoskeletal health and disease, you will learn about sustainable health in this area.
Education occasions
About the education
Courses and competencies
The Master's programme in Exercise Biomedicine – Health and Performance is at the intersection of sports science and medicine. With a focus on exercise as medicine and a foundation in biomedical knowledge, the programme is unique in its broad perspective on health.
You will gain valuable insights into the effects of exercise on physical health and how you can apply your knowledge to health promotion, disease treatment, and athletic performance. You will develop skills in analysing and evaluating the human body from an exercise physiology perspective and in adapting training programmes with the goal of achieving sustainable health, with a focus on individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.
The programme is conducted in English.
Read about which courses are included in the program in the curriculum.
Innovative environments, methods and tools
Halmstad University's profile is that of an innovation-driven institution of higher education. Here you have access to state-of-the-art study environments, including the Human Movement Lab, which is part of the Rydberg Laboratory, an interdisciplinary lab based on applied natural sciences.
The Human Movement Laboratory at Halmstad University conducts teaching and research in exercise physiology, function, and biomechanics. The focus is on measuring exercise capacity, movement analysis, and physical function. The laboratory has modern equipment for measuring and evaluating endurance, strength, flexibility, anthropometry, kinematics, and muscle activation.
Collaboration opportunities
The thesis project during the second semester can be conducted in collaboration with researchers at Halmstad University, in collaboration with another educational institution, external research unit, organisation or business.
Study abroad
Since the programme only lasts one year, most students complete the entire program in Halmstad. You are welcome to do your thesis abroad, for example at one of the University's partner universities abroad, at another Swedish university, or at a company, but in that case, it must be arranged individually.
After the education
Degree
The programme leads to a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Exercise Biomedicine.
Career
The Master's programme in Exercise Biomedicine – Health and Performance gives you the opportunity to work with exercise physiology with a focus on musculoskeletal health and disease. For example, you can work at companies focused on health promotion, medicine, or biotechnology. You can also work in sports or occupational health care.
Below are some examples of what previous students work with:
- Physical trainers
- Research assistants
- Development work within the health sector
- Various roles in the biotech industry
- Entrepreneurs in the health industry
Opportunities for further studies
After the programme, you are qualified to apply for doctoral or PhD studies.
Contact
- Questions about entry requirements, selection and admissions – Contact the Student Affairs Department
- Questions about the content of the education – Contact the Programme Director: Contact details can be found in the education information box.
- Questions regarding studies and career opportunities – Contact Study and Career Guidance
