Programme summary for MSc Exercise Science and Health
The MSc offers expert postgraduate training to meet the needs of professional exercise scientists and those who wish to achieve this level in their careers. The programme provides you with the opportunity to examine biological, psycho-social and socio-cultural variables with a view to develop in-depth knowledge and skills in a particular area of interest within the discipline. This programme is based in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
About the programme
This MSc offers postgraduate training to meet the needs of professional exercise scientists and those seeking careers in this field. The programme provides you with fundamental principles, and the opportunity to examine biological, psychosocial and sociocultural issues leading to in-depth knowledge and skills.
Programme structure
- One year full time or two years part time for MSc and PG Diploma.
- One year part time for PG Certificate.
- Part time students take one optional module in semester A and one in semester B. In year two they take one optional module in semester A and the research skill module in semester B. The project is carried out in year 2.
- Taught modules are delivered in a semesterised system, with semesters running from September to January and February to June. The research projects will run through the summer period
Career opportunities
The MSc offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills and knowledge for working in the field of exercise science and health. Many students on this MSc are already working in this field, and the programme can assist with career development and progression.
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Admission
For entry to this programme, students are required to have qualifications equivalent to a honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject or experience. For overseas students there is a requirement for an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or equivalent), TOEFL score of 650 or an equivalent. Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to these criteria may be admitted to the programme at the admission tutors discretion which will normally involve an interview.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
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Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
