Overview

The Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation programme of the University of Galway is for individuals who already have a professional qualification in physiotherapy, physical therapy or occupational therapy, and wish to expand their expertise in a more specialised area. It is suitable for recent graduates in the early stages of career development, as well as for mature learners looking to achieve more advanced or specialised career progression goals.

With its strong academic grounding in topics such as kinesiology, cardiorespiratory function, nutrition and cognition, as well as practical training in fitness assessment, dietary analysis and exercise prescription, it offers diverse opportunities for individuals looking to develop expertise in the field of exercise physiology for rehabilitation. It specifically targets professionals who wish to learn how to apply exercise physiology for the management of chronic disease conditions.

While students can take this course fully on-campus, it also facilitates students who wish to remain in employment, with online resources and lecture recordings made available. On-campus attendance is mandatory for practical sessions and some assessments however.

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This course is designed to enable qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists and physical therapists to upskill and gain expertise in the field of exercise physiology, which they can then apply in their practice of designing exercise programmes for rehabilitation.

This course is approved by REPS Ireland (Register of Exercise Professionals in Ireland), and upon completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Graduate Exercise Professional.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

Topics featured in the course lecture/seminar series include nerve-muscle physiology, cardiorespiratory physiology, integrated physiological responses to exercise and methods of evaluation, metabolism and nutrition in exercise and rehabilitation, methods of physiological assessment during exercise in clinical populations and scientific principles of exercise prescription,.
Semester 1–2 will be taught through lectures and tutorials set in a blended learning mode: all modules (1–6) will be available online via an online interactive learning platform and supported through virtual classrooms.
Online students will engage with pre-recorded lectures on blackboard on a weekly basis. To support engagement, discussion and interaction, weekly online meetings, discussions and tutorials will follow the lectures.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, you are advised to apply as early as possible.

Language

English

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88

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 27 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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63

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6.5

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General requirements

Level 8 (or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, with a minimum score of 2.2 (or equivalent). Global students will need to obtain an IELTS score of 6.5.

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Tuition Fees

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18800 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

9400 EUR / year

≈ 9400 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Levy €140

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

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