
Overview
This combined research and taught masters programme provides students with a research orientated training in the practical, theoretical and applied elements of Exercise and Sport Sciences .
Optional modules make up the taught component of the course, and offer teaching, learning and experience in core disciplines of exercise and health as well as in sport. Research experience is offered in academic or industrial settings within exercise, health or sports sciences.
The MRes in Exercise and Sport Sciences is a one-year full-time masters course programme that provides students with a research-orientated training in a lively, highly interactive teaching and research environment.
This Exercise and Sport Sciences programme at University of Birmingham takes students who have a research focus, from a variety of backgrounds at entry and gives them new skills to enable them to move into further research and/or employment in a number of disciplines.
Career
The career opportunities available to sport and exercise scientists are expanding all the time. The 2012 London Olympics and increased National Lottery funding for sport has increased the number of jobs in elite level sport and public health. Many hospitals are starting to appoint specialists with exercise backgrounds to work in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion.
Clubs in a variety of different sports employ sports scientists as performance analysts, biomechanists and coaches. Other career routes include roles in the fitness and leisure industry, governing bodies, teaching, exercise prescription and testing, and sport promotion.
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Courses include:
- Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular adaptation to training
- Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice
- Innovation in Professional Development (Distance Learning)
- Work Based Continuous Professional Development
- Mixed Methods Research Designs
- Project Management and Research Governance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 383 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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).
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22380 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22380 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
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4620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4620 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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