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M.Sc. Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) Giessen

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a renowned research university located in Giessen, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the innovative program in Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning. This course focuses on the scientific study of human movement, exploring topics such as biomechanics, motor control, and the psychology of learning. Students in this program have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and conduct research in the university's cutting-edge laboratories. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in sports science, physical therapy, and research in human movement.

Fields of study

Sport Science(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biomedical Engineering(Life Sciences & Medicine)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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Language requirements for Human Movement Analytics: Biomechanics, Motor Control and Learning (HMA:BMCL) As the entire course of study is taught in English, applicants must provide proof of sufficient English language skills. Applicants must reach at least a level of proficiency corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Although level C1 is considered as helpful, it is not mandatory. The proficiency level can be certified as follows:

School reports: English language skills must be documented over at least 6 years, up to the degree which entitles university entrance.

or TOEFL Test iBT (internet-based test) or some other kind of language test.

or: proof of university entrance qualification awarded for one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the USA, the UK, South Africa.

or: proof of completion of an English-language Bachelor’s degree course.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS points, obtained in one of the following scientific fields:

Physical Activity and Health (Bewegung und Gesundheit, JLU Giessen)

Biomedical engineering

Sports and Technology or

related programmes plus

Teacher training programmes in sports combined with mathematics, physics or computer science

Stage 1: Check of formal requirements

  • language requirements (see below for details)
  • average grade in Bachelor’s programme
  • applicants with an average grade of 0,7-2,5 (or 15,0-9,5 points) are considered for stage 2 without further documents.
  • applicants with an average grade of 2,6-3,0 (or 9,3-8,0 points) must prove their eligibility by handing in additional documents such as practical experience or completed projects in biomechanics, orthopaedic technology, neuroscience of behavioural science.

Stage 2: Online interview

  • personal motivation for the programme (max. 3 points)
  • experience and knowledge of the fields of human movement, biomechanics, cognitive neuroscience,… (max. 3 points)
  • presentation of Bachelor’s thesis (max. 9 points)

Applicants who reached at least 12 points in stage 2 can enrol into the HMA programme.

  • School reports: English language skills must be documented over at least 6 years, up to the degree which entitles university entrance.
  • or TOEFL Test iBT (internet-based test) with at least 72 points; TOEFL Test IPT Level 1 with at least 543 points; TOEFL Test pBT with at least 543 points.
  • or IELTS with at least 5.5 average mark.
  • or PTE academic with at least 75 points.
  • or TOEIC with at least 784 points.
  • or Cambridge IGCSE with at least B2 level.
  • or telc with at least B2 level.
  • or UNIcert II with at least B2 level.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning

Programme-specific documents

Same documents as we upload in the Uni Assist portal.

All applicants must go through a two-stage application process.

Stage 1: Check of formal requirements -applicants with an average grade of 2,6-3,0 (or 9,3-8,0 points) must prove their eligibility by handing in additional documents such as practical experience or completed projects in biomechanics, orthopaedic technology, neuroscience of behavioural science.IELTS with at least 5.5 average mark.

Stage 2: Online interview

personal motivation for the programme (max. 3 points)

experience and knowledge of the fields of human movement, biomechanics, cognitive neuroscience,… (max. 3 points)

presentation of Bachelor’s thesis (max. 9 points)

Applicants who reached at least 12 points in stage 2 can enrol into the HMA programme.

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Fee for uni-assist

please first register in the uni-assist applicant portal and then fill out the application for JLU Giessen online).

If your application is complete, we will receive your documents from uni-assist. After processing the documents at JLU, we will send you further information on the status of your application by e-mail. Expect a processing time of approx. 4-6 weeks. To meet the application deadline, it is sufficient to upload your documents to the uni-assist applicant portal in good time – NOT the time when uni-assist forwards your documents to JLU Giessen.

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Human Movement Analytics - Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)

Application procedure

Please note that the application via uni-assist opens in May. Case B applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

Application deadline: July 15

Selection process

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Application quick facts

Apply via

Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Registrar’s Office / Studierendensekretariat

Goethestrasse 58

Postal address: Postfach 11 14 40, 35359 Giessen

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

300 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,504 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

Nil-However, students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 300 EUR for administration and semester tickets (details).

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.29

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

2.29

Best admitted grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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