MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at Swansea University

Programme overview

A practice-focused master's preparing students to work with patients to optimise health through exercise, combining scientific theory with real-world practice. Students learn to design, conduct and interpret disease-specific health and fitness assessments and to deliver evidence-based physical activity and exercise interventions, and complete a clinical placement.

Faculty: Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover Core Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Changing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour, Respiratory Conditions, Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Conditions, Ageing, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Conditions, Contemporary Themes, and a 60-credit Clinical Placement with competency assessments.

Career pathways

Graduates work as exercise professionals in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams across primary and secondary care, rehabilitation, private hospitals and clinics, leisure services and the Defence Medical Services, and in public health policy, workplace health, research and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in sport and exercise science (or a related area) with a minimum 2:1. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.5 for reading and writing and 6.0 for speaking and listening. All applicants who meet the criteria are interviewed. An enhanced DBS check and an occupational health questionnaire cleared by the occupational health team are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). MSc, 1-year full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,900 a year (2026/27). MSc, 1-year full-time. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time

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