Standard pre-master's programme
Students with a relevant Dutch HBO or WO bachelor’s degree can bridge the gap to the (Research) Master’s in Human Movement Sciences by completing the standard pre-master’s programme. Eligible backgrounds for this track include:
HBO
- Movement Technology
- Physiotherapy
- Physical Education (ALO)
- Exercise therapy
- Occupational therapy
WO
- Medicine
- Health and Life + minor in Sport, Exercise and Health
The standard pre-master’s programme grants access to all master’s specialisations and includes the following courses:
- Mathematics - period 2
- Biomechanics - period 4 + 5
- Statistics - period 5
- Measuring Physical quantities - period 4 + 5
For full course details, please refer to the study guide.
Sport psychology pre-master's programme
For students who are certain they want to follow the Sport Psychology track within the master’s programme, can choose the dedicated Sport Psychology pre-master’s programme. This tailored track includes:
- Sport Psychology - period 1
- Mathematics- period 2
- Processing digital signals - period 3
- Biomechanics - period 4+5
- Statistics - period 5
For full course details, please refer to the study guide.
Admission to the (Research) Master’s
Upon successful completion of the standard pre-master’s programme, you will be eligible for all tracks within the Master’s in Human Movement Sciences in the following academic year.
If you complete the Sport Psychology pre-master’s programme, you will only be eligible for the Sport Psychology master’s track. Unless you are completely certain about your choice, we recommend the standard pre-master to keep all master’s options open.
Other HBO or WO Bachelor’s Degrees
If your background is in another HBO or WO field, admission to the pre-master’s programme will be evaluated individually based on your academic profile. If admitted, your pre-master’s programme may differ from the standard version.
You may be required to take additional courses to address deficiencies (e.g. in anatomy, physiology, and/or psychology), or you may be exempt from certain subjects due to prior coursework.
For students with the following backgrounds, a customised pre-master’s programme is typically developed:
HBO
- Sport, Management and Business
- Sport, Health and Management
- Sport and Exercise Education
- Sport Science
- Nursing
WO
- Biomedical Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Psychology
- Psychobiology
- Mechanical Engineering
Do you hold a relevant HBO or WO bachelor’s degree not listed here? You are welcome to apply. The admissions committee will assess your eligibility and determine the appropriate pre-master’s track for you. See the Admission section for more details.