MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of East London

Programme overview

This MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students the opportunity to implement evidence-based practice in the support of people living with long-term health conditions. Clinical exercise physiologists specialise in health and fitness screening and assessment, exercise prescription and delivery, and the implementation of behaviour change strategies for the prevention, treatment and management of health conditions. You will learn how to screen and assess individuals across a spectrum of health and disease, and how to use clinical and scientific reasoning to optimise the delivery of safe and effective exercise-based interventions.

What you will study

This MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology provides comprehensive training in applying exercise as therapy. On UEL's Physiology programme, you'll develop technical assessment skills and learn about evidence-based exercise prescriptions. Modules include Technical Skills for Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription in Clinical Populations, Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology, Pathophysiology and Behaviour Change, Clinical Placement.

Career pathways

The real-world content and professional competencies delivered on this course will ensure successful graduates have the transferable skills to secure employment in a variety of exciting and diverse roles. Roles you could go into could include registered clinical physiologist, chartered scientist, health adviser, clinical exercise specialist, health and wellbeing physiologist, exercise referral coordinator, NHS trainee clinical scientist, PhD researcher or chartered activity and health practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in Physiology, Biochemistry, Sports Science, Applied Biology, Physiotherapy or other health related subjects.; . The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week; Students who have applied to study healthcare programmes are required to obtain Occupational Health clearance. This is to ensure that you are fit for all aspects of the course, and also to protect the public who may be affected by your placement activities. English: Overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and Reading, 6.0 in Speaking and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,100 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,220 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years part-time

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