Overview

Through combining taught and research elements, you will be equipped with the scientific understanding and practical skills to address key challenges in sport, exercise and rehabilitation.

Gain research-oriented training in exercise and sport sciences, enhancing your practical, theoretical, and applied skills. The Exercise and Sport Sciences degree delivered by the University of Birmingham prepares you for diverse career opportunities in academic or industrial settings within exercise, health, or sports sciences.

Career opportunities

The career opportunities for sport and exercise scientists are rapidly expanding. With increased funding and recognition, roles in elite sports, public health, cardiac rehabilitation, and health promotion are growing. Potential opportunities include embarking in careers as performance analysts, biomechanists, coaches, and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

Innovation in Professional Development

Advanced Pedagogies

Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training

Mixed Methods Research Designs

Player and Participant Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 325 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant science subject (E.g. Sport and Exercise Sciences, BMedSci, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biology, Biological Sciences).

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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

25190 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / 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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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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