Master of Science (Human Performance Science)
Te Pukenga TA Waikato Institute of Technology
Subject area
Human Movement and Sports Science
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with a minimum B grade (65%) in the third year; or A corresponding NZ Bachelor degree with a minimum B grade (65%) in the third year; or A Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science with a minimum B grade average; or A corresponding NZ Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum B grade average; or Equivalent. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will be leading Human Performance Science practitioners, capable of working interprofessionally to deliver research-based solutions that strengthen communities in New Zealand and Internationally. The Master of Science (Human Performance Science) is designed for those who wish to extend their undergraduate degree with highly specialised knowledge in sport and exercise science, clinical exercise physiology, rehabilitation and movement related professions. It is most suited to those who wish to continue to a doctoral programme or into higher level positions in the workforce.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Health at this level can earn:
$58,000
Median earnings one year after study
$65,000
Median earnings two years after study
$70,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
87%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
New Zealand Institute of Sport Scholarships
Provided by:
New Zealand Institute of Sport
Website:
http://www.nzis.co.nz/apply-to-study
Value:
Tuition Fees.
Ikawai Community Scholarship
Provided by:
Waimate Accountants - Ikawai Community Scholarship Fund C/-
Value:
Varies, could be up to $5000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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