MSc Applied Exercise and Health Science

Advance your career in physical activity and health with this applied MSc that combines cutting-edge research, hands-on experience, and interdisciplinary study. Designed for professionals in sport, exercise, physiotherapy, and health, this course will strengthen your academic, scientific, and practical expertise, preparing you for progression into advanced practice, research, or professional accreditation. What you’ll learn Engage in topics that cover physical activity, disease, and behavioural change. Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from physiology, psychology, and sociology to real-world contexts. Engage with industry professionals and vocational experiences to boost employability. Enhance your professional expertise through research-informed learning and lab work. Progress your career with guidance from expert staff and opportunities for professional accreditation. You’ll learn in state-of-the-art labs, developing the skills to plan, collect, analyse, and interpret material across diverse areas including physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and sociology. Small group work and real-world case studies will help you apply theory to practice, whilst vocational experiences and guest sessions with industry leaders provide valuable insight into the physical activity and health sectors. Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by expert academics and practitioners who are active in research and professional practice. You’ll also engage with our University Challenge modules, which explore industry-relevant themes such as enterprise, career development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping you for work in diverse, multidisciplinary teams and enriching your learning and networking opportunities.

A degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant undergraduate honours degree in relevant subject areas such as: health, science, sport and exercise.