Overview

Through combining taught and research elements, you will be equipped with the scientific understanding and practical skills to address key challenges in sport, exercise and rehabilitation.

Gain research-oriented training in exercise and sport sciences, enhancing your practical, theoretical, and applied skills. The Exercise and Sport Sciences programme at University of Birmingham prepares you for diverse career opportunities in academic or industrial settings within exercise, health, or sports sciences.

Career opportunities

The career opportunities for sport and exercise scientists are rapidly expanding. With increased funding and recognition, roles in elite sports, public health, cardiac rehabilitation, and health promotion are growing. Potential opportunities include embarking in careers as performance analysts, biomechanists, coaches, and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Innovation in Professional Development

Advanced Pedagogies

Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training

Mixed Methods Research Designs

Player and Participant Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 335 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant science subject (E.g. Sport and Exercise Sciences, BMedSci, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biology, Biological Sciences).

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

24340 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24340 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

4921 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4921 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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