MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Learn to help people with long-term health conditions from industry experts and boost your career in clinical exercise physiology. Advance your career with this Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s degree. Learn how to support people with long-term health conditions to help improve their quality of life from experts in clinical exercise physiology.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation; Clinical Strength and Conditioning; Pathophysiology and Medical Management; Psychobiological Aspects of Health; Research and Practice Development (Sep); Research and Practice Development.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Health and wellbeing physiologist, Clinical exercise physiologist, Exercise referral coordinator, GP exercise referral coordinator, NHS trainee clinical scientist, Health advisor, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing research technician, Mental health exercise instructor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications or experience. A minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and Occupational Health clearance . Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. English language: IELTS band 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.5 in Reading and Writing components, and a minimum score of 6.0 in Speaking and Listening components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £9,700 Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time: £18,600 Source

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-clinical-exercise-physiology

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