Overview

As people live longer, the NHS and healthcare providers are placing greater focus on prevention, rehabilitation and the management of chronic disease – all areas where CEPs make a significant impact.

This Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accredited Clinical Exercise Physiology course from Manchester Metropolitan University prepares you to meet the growing demand. You’ll gain a deep understanding of exercise testing, prescription and delivery, and explore how to design and evaluate evidence-based interventions.

Career prospects

With applied learning and strong clinical partnerships, this course prepares you to confidently step into a career that makes a difference. A key feature of the course is a substantial clinical placement – with opportunities at organisations such as Prehab4Cancer, Heartbeat North West, and several NHS Trusts.

You’ll graduate equipped to pursue roles in a wide range of healthcare environments, including the NHS, universities, specialist providers, and private hospitals like Nuffield Health. Potential career paths include:

Cardiac rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Cancer prehabilitation

Health screening and intervention

Obesity management

Exercise therapy for special populations

Research or further study

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer, Metabolic, Respiratory and Ageing Conditions

Exercise Design and Delivery

Health Assessment and Clinical Skills

Cardiovascular Conditions

Exercise Testing and Interpretation

Behaviour Change and Physical Activity

Pre-Placement Assessment of Competencies

Clinical Assessment of Competencies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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89

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant science or health-related subject (e.g. Sport and Exercise Science or Human Physiology).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10600 GBP / year

≈ 10600 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

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Living costs

Manchester

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