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MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

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    MSc Full-time 1 year, Part-time Typically 2 years

Masters Degree Description

Our MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology will equip you with the knowledge and skills to promote the prescription of exercise, both as a preventative measure and as a treatment/therapy.

As the crucial role of exercise and physical activity in the treatment of diseases and medical conditions is increasingly understood, health practitioners are encouraged to consider exercise prescriptions when designing treatment plans and health interventions.

Just as the exercise medicine global health initiative continues to grow, so do the opportunities for well-qualified individuals with an understanding of research in this area.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent international qualification in sports science or other relevant biological science that contains a substantial element of exercise physiology, such as applied human physiology or physiotherapy.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

This programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside clinicians, practitioners and policymakers in the management of lifestyle-related diseases and conditions.

Graduate destinations include, among others, various clinical exercise physiology and cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation roles (e.g., NHS, BUPA, Nuffield Health) and a number of funded exercise and health-oriented PhD studentships.

Postgraduates from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences have also gone on to take up varied positions with organisations including: Spire; BMI; AXA; Public Health England; NHS Digital; National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine; Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre; DSTL; the Ministry of Defence; NHS 111; numerous lifestyle coaching companies; various health app and/or wearable tech companies, and a growing number of physical activity counselling companies.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

  • Quantitative Research
  • Professional Practice in Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
  • Exercise Testing and Prescription

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

  • Behavioural Medicine
  • Professional Practice in Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
  • Exercise Testing and Prescription
  • Project (Clinical Exercise Physiology)

Summer

Compulsory module

  • Project (Clinical Exercise Physiology)

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