Study location	Latvia, Riga
Type	Master, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Master (Master of Natural Sciences in Physics)
Course code	21063

Tuition fee	€2,900 per year
Application fee	€170 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
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Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A bachelor’s degree or a second-level professional higher education (or equivalent higher education) in physics, mathematics OR a bachelor’s degree or second-level professional higher education (or equivalent higher education) in natural sciences or engineering, which must include assessment in physics subjects (not less than 5 credit points) and mathematics subjects (not less than 4 credit points) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: TOEFL IBT – at least score 72; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass. If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. The average grade in study courses must be 60% of the maximum. Interview

Overview

Aim of the study program – to provide students with the opportunity to study, analyze and develop the beneficial aspects of sport and physical activity – physical, mental, emotional and social, which improve the health and quality of life for all individuals, from children and young people to seniors, from patients with serious pathologies to professional high achievements, sports athletes, thus contributing to the growth of the intellectual potential of academically educated specialists, and promoting research-based interdisciplinary knowledge transfer to the themes of contemporary sports science.

Programme structure

Tasks of the study program:
1. To prepare students for academic careers in sports and exercise research centers, in the health education, public health, and health management institutions, sports agencies and associations, sports federations, sports medicine centers, medical rehabilitation centers, sports universities.
2. To provide graduates with the academic experience necessary for their further Professional activities in research institutions and the development of business.
To ensure the continuity of the development of sports science by providing graduates with prior knowledge for matriculation in sports science, natural sciences, social sciences, or other related doctoral study programs.

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in sports and exercise science and sports medicine research and medical centers, in the health education, publicē health and health management institutions; sports agencies and associations; sports federations; sports medical rehabilitation centers; sports universities. As qualified specialists, to work in cooperation with experts in other fields: food technologists (creation of new functional food products), with engineers (new measuring devices) with specialists in computing science (acquired sensors, computer programms, training methods, including load modeling and simulation devices, virtual reality), etc.