Masterprogram i idrott med inriktning fysiologi och medicin, 120 högskolepoäng

Master's Programme in Sports Physiology and Medicine, 120 Credits

Programme code:	IIF2M
Education cycle:	Second cycle
Established:	10/12/2008 (CF 52-614/2008)
Approved:	27/03/2019 (ORU 2019/01675)
Valid from:	Autumn semester 2020
Approved by:	Faculty Board of Medicine and Health
School:	School of Health Sciences

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

General aims for second cycle education

Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall involve the acquisition of specialist knowledge, competence and skills in relation to first-cycle courses and study programmes, and in addition to the requirements for first-cycle courses and study programmes shall

further develop the ability of students to integrate and make autonomous use of their knowledge
develop the students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
develop the students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable autonomy, or for research and development work.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 9)

Objectives for the programme

DEGREE OF MASTER (60 credits)
Knowledge and understanding
For a Master of Science (60 credits) degree the student shall

demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both an overview of the field and specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

Competence and skills
For a Master of Science (60 credits) degree the student shall

demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues autonomously as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames
demonstrate the ability in speech and writing to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach
For a Master of Science (60 credits) degree the student shall

demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.

(Appendix 2, Higher Education Ordinance)

DEGREE OF MASTER (120 credits)
Knowledge and understanding
For a Master of Science (120 credits) the student shall

demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

Competence and skills
For a Master of Science (120 credits) the student shall

demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach
For a Master of Science (120 credits) the student shall

demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.

(Appendix 2, Higher Education Ordinance)

Local objectives for the programme
On completion of the programme, the student shall

demonstrate an ability to critically and autonomously, with a particular problem in focus, plan, and using adequate methods, carry out advanced sports physiology and sports medical tests, as well as evaluate these.

COURSES WITHIN THE PROGRAMME

Sport Science, second cycle, Research methods in Sport Sciences, 15 credits (A1N)
Sport science, second cycle, Exercise Physiology at Molecular Level, 15 credits (A1N)
Sport science, second cycle, Molecular Biological Methods in Exercise Physiology, 7.5 credits (A1N)
Sport science, second cycle, Physiological Methods in Exercise Physiology, 7.5 credits (A1N)
Sport science, second cycle, Degree Project, 15 credits (A1E)
Sport Science, second cycle, Concepts in Nutrition and Physical Activity for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 15 credits (A1N)
Medicine, second cycle, Research Overview and Design, 15 credits (A1F)
Sport science, second cycle, Degree Project, 45 credits (A2E)

GENERAL ORGANISATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme comprises 120 credits alternatively 60 credits and is modelled around the main field of study, sport science, which on this programme has its focus on physiology and medicine. Students who wish to finish their studies after one year are required to do an independent project (degree project) of 15 credits. Students who wish to finish their studies after two years are required to do an independent project of 45 credits.

The programme opens with the course Research methods in Sport Sciences (15 credits). This is followed by three courses within the main field of study sport science (Exercise Physiology at Molecular Level, 15 credits, Molecular Biological Methods in Exercise Physiology, 7.5 credits; and Physiological Methods in Exercise Physiology, 7.5 credits).

The first year of the programme is concluded with either the course Degree Project, 15 credits, for those students aiming for a Master's degree (60 credits); or with the course Concepts in Nutrition and Physical Activity for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 15 Credits.

The second year of the programme begins with the courses Research Overview and Design (15 credits) and is concluded with a Degree Project of 45 credits in sport science.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree of Master (60 credits)
A Master of Arts/Science (60 credits) is awarded after the student has completed the courses required to gain 60 credits, including at least 45 credits on the second cycle, of which at least 30 credits are for specialised study in a main field of study (courses labelled A1N/A1F/A1E) and at least 15 credits are for an independent project (degree project) with the label A1E.

In addition, the student is required to have completed a Degree of Bachelor, a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, a professional qualification of at least 180 credits, or a corresponding qualification from abroad.

Degree of Master (120 credits)
A Master of Arts/Science (120 credits) is awarded after the student has completed the courses required to gain 120 credits, including at least 90 credits on the second cycle, of which at least 60 credits are for specialised study in a main field of study (courses labelled A1N/A1F/A1E and A2E) and at least 30 credits are for an independent project (degree project) with the label A2E.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A first-cycle qualification comprising at least 180 credits, of which at least 90 credits are for specialised study in one of the main fields of study sport science, physiotherapy, medicine, or biomedical laboratory science. The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course "English 6" or course "English B" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

In order to gain admission to courses within the programme, other admission requirements than the above may apply. Such requirements are prescribed in the current course syllabuses.

SELECTION AND GUARANTEED ADMISSION

Number of credits obtained no later than on the last application date.

Students admitted to the programme are guaranteed admission to the courses within the programme to the extent and scope that is defined in the programme syllabus. Guaranteed admission applies to no more than 30 credits per semester and is conditional to the student meeting the specific admission requirements.

OTHER PROVISIONS

The language of instruction is English.

Provisions for the individual courses within the programme are set out in the respective course syllabuses. Information on regulations concerning first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (e.g. admission, examination, credit transfer and degrees as well as delegations), can be found at Örebro University's homepage: https://www.oru.se.

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Information

Students who have been accepted to and registered on the programme have the right to complete their studies in accordance with the programme syllabus in force at their admission and at the rate of study that applied at the time of their admission.

Students who have been granted the right to take up their studies following an approved leave from studies have the right to continue their studies in accordance with the programme syllabus in force at the time of their admission.

Provisions concerning the right to examination on courses that have been altered or discontinued are laid down in the respective course syllabus or in a separate decision.