Overview

The Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation programme of the University of Galway is designed to provide qualified physiotherapists advanced knowledge and training in the development and application of exercise interventions in the rehabilitation of various chronic diseases.

Students will develop an advanced knowledge of exercise physiology including in-depth understanding of physiological processes that occur during exercise. Students will understand how these changes are beneficial to improving health and fitness. Students will have a clear understanding of the methods of evaluation that can be used to assess these changes, to evaluate the fitness level and to plan and prescribe an exercise program that will be beneficial to the individual as a therapeutic intervention in certain chronic disease settings.

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Course syllabus is aligned to CORU recommendations in Ireland and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist Qualification. Upon completion students will be able to obtain CPD points. Students will also be eligible for Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification from ACSM. International students with an appropriate undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy will be able to apply for registration in Ireland.

Upon completion of the course students will receive appropriate professional qualification and recognition.

This programme, due to its online mode of study, will appeal to busy professionals wishing to upskill.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

Topics featured in the course lecture/seminar series include nerve-muscle physiology, cardiorespiratory physiology, integrated physiological responses to exercise and methods of evaluation, metabolism and nutrition in exercise and rehabilitation, methods of physiological assessment during exercise in clinical populations and scientific principles of exercise prescription,.
Semester 1–2 will be taught through lectures and tutorials set in a blended learning mode: all modules (1–6) will be available online via an online interactive learning platform and supported through virtual classrooms.
Online students will engage with pre-recorded lectures on blackboard on a weekly basis. To support engagement, discussion and interaction, weekly online meetings, discussions and tutorials will follow the lectures.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, you are advised to apply as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 28 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Level 8 (or equivalent) Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, with a minimum score of 2.2 (or equivalent). Global students will need to obtain an IELTS score of 6.5.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18500 EUR / year

≈ 18500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

9250 EUR / year

≈ 9250 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Levy €140

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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