Programme overview
With an excellent reputation for teaching quality, our MSc Sport and Health Sciences presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to develop scientific understanding of sport, exercise and health. Programme content is underpinned by past and current research from our internationally recognised research groups: Bioenergetics and Human Performance; and Physical Activity and Health Across the Lifespan.
Our MSc Sport and Health Sciences provides you with a sound grounding in research methods and analytical procedures relating to sport and health sciences. The programme presents opportunities to employ theoretical concepts in applied sport, health and exercise settings and allows you to choose from a diverse range of modules allied to our research expertise.
Delivered within a friendly and supportive learning environment, the programme draws upon innovative multi-method and multi-disciplinary research and teaching by our leading academics. You will have access to state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities including modern laboratories for biomechanics, physiology and psychology. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with on-going research projects and develop key transferable skills, which has led to a number of students subsequently seeking PhD study.
A dedicated careers day and tailored career support for each student are provided. Graduates of the programme have typically found employment in a variety of sport, exercise, leisure management and consultancy, and health promotion settings. Recent examples include: community based obesity practitioners and physical activity facilitators; lifestyle support worker and public health officers for NHS trusts; sports development officers; and a research assistant at the Medical Research Council.
This programme is suitable for sport, exercise and health-related professionals seeking continuing professional development. Recent examples of professionals graduating from our programmes include medical doctors, practice nurses, physiotherapists and youth sports managers/coaches.
The MSc in Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter provides students with both variety and focus. With the available option modules, students can choose a physiological, biomechanical, psychological, sociological or mixed focus, while always being assured of fantastic support from academic and technical staff whatever their choice. Not only are sessions excellently delivered, but staff are always available for help outside lectures. Students can also participate in current research studies and gain valuable practical experience.
Michael Nunns, MSc Sport and Health Sciences Graduate
More information
For more information on careers in exercise and sport sciences take a look at:
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) careers guide
University Employability and Graduate Development Service’s section for Working in Sport
Other information about careers and employability can be found on the University’s Employability website.
