MSc Clinical Exercise Science at Solent University

Programme overview

Explore the science behind physical health and exercise and the impact it has on individuals with clinical disease on this industry-led, practical course. On this course, you'll explore both the scientific and applied aspects of clinical exercise science using industry standard facilities, to evaluate and diagnose individuals and to carry out research-led practice.

Faculty: Sport and fitness | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Full-time starting September 2026; Part-time starting September 2026 | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Clinical Exercise Physiology, Research Methods and Statistics, Exercise Wellbeing and Health Psychology, Laboratory-Based Exercise Testing and Diagnosis, Clinical Placement, Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course will be well prepared for a wide range of employment or further education opportunities. Roles include: Clinical physiologist, NHS trainee clinical scientist, Health and wellbeing physiologist, Exercise referral coordinator, Clinical exercise specialist, Doctoral studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in a related subject All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. English language: IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,712 a year (2027/28). UK and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,350 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee Source

Intake: Full-time starting September 2026; Part-time starting September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/clinical-exercise-science-msc

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