MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of Birmingham

Clinical Exercise Physiology combines exercise science and healthcare to prevent and manage chronic conditions. At the University of Birmingham, gain hands-on clinical skills to improve patient outcomes and transform lives through tailored exercise interventions. This course prepares you for a future as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in healthcare settings.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises the following compulsory modules, each designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills in clinical exercise physiology:. Modules include Clinical Exercise Physiology Project, Clinical Exercise Physiology practice-based education placement, Exercise Programming & Delivery for Clinical Conditions, Health Assessment, Professional Practice and Intervention Evaluation, Motivation and Behaviour Change Theory and Application, Pathophysiology for Clinical Conditions.

Career pathways

The Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc opens up diverse career opportunities for graduates. While some may pursue specific roles as Clinical Exercise Physiologists in healthcare settings, others can explore broader paths in health promotion, rehabilitation, research, and fitness industries.

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