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Sport, Health and Exercise Science - MSc at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year master's covering the theory and measurement of sport, health and exercise science, delivered at Pontypridd in BASES-approved laboratories and strength and conditioning and performance analysis suites. It suits those aiming at elite sporting performance or exercise for health.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five specified modules (Research Project, Research Process, Professional Work-Based Development, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning) plus three options such as Nutrition for Health and Performance, Movement Analysis, Physical Activity and Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Public Health, and Psychology for the Sports Coach/Practitioner.

Career pathways

Exercise/clinical physiologist, sport scientist, lecturer/teacher, research officer, performance analyst, laboratory technician, sports coach, personal trainer, and progression to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually an Honours degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant science subject such as Sports Science, Biomedical Science or Physiotherapy, although experience can sometimes be taken into account.

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year; part-time fees are per 20 credits Source

Intake: September

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

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