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Master Sportwissenschaftliche Forschung

The Master's program in Sport Science Research (SSR) at the University of Bern is a 120 ECTS monomaster program designed for students with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science who aim to pursue a career in research. The program provides students with in-depth knowledge of social and behavioral science research methods and access to the excellent research laboratories of the Institute.

Program Structure

The interdisciplinary SSR Master's program enables students to specialize in research areas of various departments. The integrative teaching concept covers health science, sports psychology, sports pedagogy, sports sociology, sports economics, and movement science, as well as research methodology topics. A key element of the program is the project work in a research focus area of the ISPW with mentorship by a senior researcher. The standard study period is 4 semesters, and the consecutive Master's program is completed with a Master's thesis (Major 120 ECTS).

Study Content

The Master's program in Sport Science Research deals with questions about the phenomenon of sport from a social and behavioral science perspective in an in-depth and scientific manner. The course "Problem-oriented Sports Science" and research methodology provide students with the tools to address complex questions in sports. Specific courses in sports science research support students in developing independent research questions. The elective area allows SSR students to create an individual profile through selected seminar events that build on the in-depth sports science events.

Admission Requirements

The following study certificates entitle students to admission to the Mono Sport Science Research program:

• A Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university in the field of Sports Science
• A Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university in another field with at least 60 ECTS credits in Sports Science, provided that the necessary prerequisites for successful completion of the Master's program can be acquired through additional achievements of up to 60 ECTS credits
• A Bachelor's degree from a recognized foreign university with equivalent qualifications, provided that the necessary prerequisites for successful completion of the Master's program can be acquired through additional achievements of up to 60 ECTS credits

Swiss Bachelor's Degrees

The following Bachelor's degrees from the University of Bern entitle students to admission without assessment:

• Bachelor of Science in Sport Science Bachelor's degrees from other universities that entitle students to admission without assessment include:
• Bachelor's degrees in Sports Science or related fields with equivalent qualifications

International Bachelor's Degrees

International Bachelor's degrees with equivalent qualifications may also be recognized, provided that the necessary prerequisites for successful completion of the Master's program can be acquired through additional achievements of up to 60 ECTS credits.

Application and Admission

The application and admission process for the Master's program in Sport Science Research involves the following steps:

• Online application
• Submission of required documents
• Assessment of the application
• Admission decision

Career Prospects

The Master's program in Sport Science Research is not a professional qualifying program but provides an excellent foundation for a career in research due to its research-oriented and interdisciplinary approach. After completing the Master's program, students may pursue a doctoral degree in Sports Science if they demonstrate sufficient aptitude.