PhD Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy at University of Kent

Programme overview

Staff research interests allow supervision of research degrees across sport and exercise sciences and sports therapy, including exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, injury, rehabilitation and psychology. Specific areas include mental fatigue, perceived effort and exercise capacity, training and sports performance, and cycling efficiency.

Department: School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September or January preferred | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A supervised doctoral research project and thesis in sport and exercise science or sports therapy.

Career pathways

The programmes develop knowledge and skills to work autonomously in sport science and sports therapy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.1 or above in an acceptable subject. An MSc, or a first or upper-second class honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science or related subjects. English language (international applicants): B2 on CEFR, for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: Preferably in September or January

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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