Applied Exercise Physiology MSc (PGCert PGDip)

at University of Brighton

Course Structure
 

All your modules can have an exercise physiology focus. You will take four 20-credit core modules, each finding their root in at least one of the course’s pillars. In addition, you will take two 20-credit option modules and complete a 60-credit final research project. Modules are delivered in different ways to enhance your learning. 
 

You will learn through a mixture of taught sessions, tutorials, online learning, group work, independent study and through work-related activities. There is a strong practical element, with most classes taking place in either our exercise physiology laboratories, research and performance gym, or a computer class with a ratio of 2:20, staff to students.
 

You will work in groups of four or five on problem-based situations; learning by doing in our well-resourced laboratories.
 

Semester 1

• First two weeks of the course: Skills for Physiological Assessment module
• Throughout the 10 weeks: Science in Practice module and option module

Semester 2

•  Throughout the 10 weeks: Clinical Exercise Physiology module and option module
   

Throughout the year

• Final Research Project
• Personal and Professional Development module
   

Entry requirements
 

The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2022. They should be used as a general guide. 
 

Offers will be made by the Admissions Tutor based on a balanced judgement of the candidate’s ability to complete the programme of study and to benefit from masters degree-level study. The criteria may include:
 

Degree and experience

A good honours degree (normally minimum 2:2 classification) in sport and exercise science, or a relevant science-based degree such as medicine, biomedical sciences, physiology, biological science, or health science. The degree may contain a human physiology component, and should contain a research training component.
 

Applicants without the minimum qualifications may also be considered, providing they can demonstrate they have the appropriate background and foundation knowledge by other means. In such circumstances, candidates may be interviewed, and evidence will be sought concerning:

• sustained and substantial work in a field cognate to the degree at an appropriate level
• the ability to undertake, write up and present an honours level research study
• an appropriate level understanding of research methods and human physiology
   

International (Full-time) - 13,842 GBP

Career opportunities for applied exercise physiologists are growing, especially for clinical exercise physiology positions.
 

Many graduates pursue employment in hospitals and primary care trusts where specialists with exercise backgrounds are needed to work within health and clinical settings. Others take up clinical physiology posts through locum agencies enabling them to experience different hospitals and types of clinical physiology before making their career decisions. We also have graduates who enter the Scientist Training Programme to become clinical scientists enabling them to specialise in cardiac, respiratory, sleep or even gastrointestinal physiology. 
 

Some graduates work with sports governing bodies as applied physiologists, or directly with sports teams, while others have set up their own consultancy service, or worked in the public and private sector as physiologists. Some graduates focus on research positions in industry or with organisations such as the Ministry of Defence. This MSc is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at PhD level and each year we have students following this route. 
 

An MSc in Applied Exercise Physiology from the University of Brighton will equip you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and emotional intelligence necessary for a successful career and help you to stand out in today’s competitive job market.
 

We'll support you as you start to think about life after graduation. You will have the opportunity to undergo a mock interview for a job that meets your career aspirations. We'll provide post-interview feedback so that when you are applying for jobs in the real world you will be well prepared.
 

89% of our most recent graduates secured a physiology-related position within two months of submitting their final research project and prior to graduating. Most were clinical exercise physiology positions: cardiographers, respiratory and cardiac physiologists, trainee clinical scientists.