PhD Applied Sport Science at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

PhD in Applied Sport Science offers applied, research-led doctoral study combining interdisciplinary science with engagement in sport performance, clinical and occupational environments, in collaboration with sports organisations and health partners.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include human performance (exercise physiology and adaptation, psychological interventions in sporting environments, fatigue, recovery and performance optimisation, cardiometabolic responses) and applied performance in real-world settings (athlete monitoring, translating laboratory findings into field practice).

Career pathways

preparing graduates for careers in academia and high-performance sport

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Applicants submit academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references (one academic, the other academic or professional).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK full-time annual tuition fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is to be confirmed. Part-time study is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International and EU full-time annual tuition fee; part-time study is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may apply separately. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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