Program Overview

Programme: MSc specialising in Sports Science option Biokinetics

Programme information

The MSc degree is conferred by virtue of an examination, or an examination and a dissertation, or an examination and an essay, or a dissertation. All MSc students must register for, and attend (TNM 802) Applied research methodology 802 satisfactorily. Exemption may be granted if the module has already been passed for the BScHons degree.

All the stipulations pertaining to coursework master's degrees and postgraduate studies in accordance with the General Academic Regulations apply. Subject to the stipulations of the General Academic Regulations, the Chairperson of the School in question may, in consultation with the relevant head of department, approve a fixed limited extension of the period on the grounds of extraordinary circumstances.

Admission requirements

General Admission Regulations:

1. All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
   1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level;
   2. Certified copy of ID or passport;
   3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees): A description of the proposed research field indicating a research topic and the broad scope of the proposed study, not exceeding 500 words.
2. All applicants with international qualifications must submit the following documents, subject to provision number 9:
   1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
   2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
   3. Certified copy of passport.
3. All postgraduate applications are subject to departmental admissions processes.
4. Admissions is based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit and prior work experience (if applicable).
5. Admission to all qualifications is subject to supervisory capacity and/or research projects in the field of specialisation in a department, therefore the relevant department has the right to limit the number of students per year.
6. Complying with the minimum admissions requirements, does not automatically guarantee admission to the degree.
7. Proposed research studies for masters and doctoral applicants should align with the research focus of the relevant department.
8. If a qualifying candidate has expressed an interest in a field of study that the relevant department cannot accommodate, the applicant may be considered for an alternative project.
9. All postgraduate applicants must be proficient in English as English is the official language of tuition, communication and correspondence at the University of Pretoria. Candidates who cannot provide evidence that previous studies were completed in English, must submit TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results with their application.
10. All applicants must be computer literate.
11. All students need to have access to an internet enabled device, as well as consistent email and internet access.
12. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students in accordance with the University strategy.

Minimum admissions requirements:

1. Honours degree in Biokinetics or relevant honours degree
2. A weighted average of at least 60% for the honours degree
3. An average of at least 65% in NMR 702 (research) (or equivalent)

Additional requirements

Admission to this programme requires an honours degree in Biokinetics with a minimum average mark of 60%, a mark of 65% in NMR 702 and a master's research proposal that has been accepted by the Departmental Research Committee, the Postgraduate Committee and Ethical Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Research information

Research protocol

After registration, a student is required to submit a complete research protocol regarding the proposed dissertation to the MSc Committee of the School and if necessary, also to the Ethics Committee for approval.

Dissertation

A dissertation must be submitted via Student Administration at least three months prior to the date of a particular graduation ceremony. A manual on the editing of dissertations is available on request from the relevant head of department.

Pass with distinction

The MSc (Sports Science) Option: Biokinetics is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained at least 75% in the dissertation.

Core modules

• POK 891: Dissertation: Biokinetics 891
  • Credits: 180.00
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802
  • Credits: 0.00
  • Module content: Attendance module only.