MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Learn alongside a multinational, multidisciplinary cohort of doctors, physiotherapists, sport and exercise scientists, biomedical scientists and other health professionals, gaining a broad range of perspectives on sport, health and medicine. Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in sport and exercise medicine, including injury, rehabilitation, biomechanics, physiology and exercise medicine, whether you’re a recent graduate or experienced health professional. Learn from experienced researchers, clinicians and practitioners, gaining insight into current practice and research in sport and exercise medicine.

Duration: 1 year full time; 2-3 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As an MSc Sport and exercise Medicine student, you’ll explore the science and practice of sport and exercise medicine through a broad range of perspectives, including biomechanics, physiology, rehabilitation, psychology, nutrition, physical activity and health. The programme brings these areas together to help you understand the complex factors that influence injury, recovery, physical performance and health. You'll consider how scientific evidence can inform assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and approaches to improving health and performance. You'll also have opportunities to engage with current research in sport and exercise medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically a 2:2 degree with 55% and above in a related discipline. Related disciplines may include: Exercise and Sport Science, Sport and Exercise Medicine, Physiotherapy, Medical Sciences, Medicine, Human Biosciences. A 2:2 degree below 55% in a related discipline will also be considered. Applicants who do not meet the exact published entry criteria should also submit a personal statement outlining why they wish to study this programme. Please note that for the optional module Sport and Exercise Medicine Placement and, in some circumstances, research projects as part of a dissertation, students will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,000 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: £15,000 full-time; £7,500 part-time (2 years); £5,000 part-time (3 years) International fees per year: £32,150 full-time; £16,100 part-time; £10,700 part-time (3 years) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,150 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time; 2-3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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