Exercise Physiology MRes
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: One year full-time / Two years part-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Develop your expertise primarily within the area of sport and exercise physiology.
Current practical, technical and research skills are embedded in the course to reflect the needs of sport-related careers and industries. You will develop various practical and empirical skills transferable across industry, sport and health sectors. Your focus will be on developing research expertise for a project conducted over the entire year of study that you will submit and publish.
You'll learn a strong complement of applied and research skills, balanced with how to communicate key information to relevant sport industry partners. Skills needed if you want to work in industry or to go gain a PhD.
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100% of our postgraduate Sport and exercise sciences students were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21). -
In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) - the UK's system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities - we’re proud that 100% of NTU's Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism submission was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent. -
Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Sport Science (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
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Top 10 University for Sport in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Championship 2021 - 2022.
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Graduates of the Exercise Physiology Masters have pursued careers in sports marketing and management, sports injury and rehabilitation and sport psychology research. Employers have included Manchester United FC, Northumbria University, the Institute of Youth Sport, Kings College and the English Institute of Sport.
This degree can provide a platform for students considering a PhD and want to gain further experience and relevant qualifications before committing to a research degree.
This course does not currently offer placements.
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NTU Enterprise
You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their businesses.
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How to apply
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