MSc Strength and Conditioning at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Whether supporting rehabilitation or driving elite performance, strength and conditioning professionals play a vital role in helping clients train effectively. Our MSc Strength and Conditioning course is designed for graduates and practitioners aiming to excel in this demanding field. Aligned with industry standards set by the UK’s Professional Body for Strength and Conditioning (UKSCA) , the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) , and accredited by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) , our course equips you with the scientific knowledge, coaching theory and practical expertise required for accreditation and career progression.

What you will study

Our MSc Strength and Conditioning course prepares you to support athletes, clients and teams at the highest level – from injury prevention and rehabilitation to elite performance enhancement. You'll learn how to positively emphasise training behaviours across diverse populations, developing your coaching expertise in key areas such as: Weightlifting. Modules core: Scientific Principles of Resistance Training, Performance Testing, Monitoring and Analysis, Applied Conditioning Strategies, Scientific Principles of Periodisation and Advanced Training Strategies, The Applied Practitioner in Sport and Exercise, Research Project.

Career pathways

Strength and conditioning is a dynamic, increasingly specialist field – and demand is rising for highly qualified professionals with both scientific knowledge and applied expertise. This MSc course has been developed with input from industry-active coaches and academics, ensuring you graduate with the skills employers need now and in the future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need at least a 2.2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a related area, including but not limited to, sport and exercise sciences, sport coaching, health sciences, physiology, human biology, or human movement; or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience. Applicants with relevant extensive professional experience in this field will be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance, even if they do not have the required qualifications. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Further information for international students is available for applicants with non-UK qualifications is available at mmu.ac.uk/international. IELTS 6.5 overall.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-strength-and-conditioning#how-to-apply

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