MSc Strength and Conditioning

The MSc Strength and Conditioning at Liverpool John Moores University is designed to help you become a skilled practitioner who can support athletes to perform at their best. The course is taught by expert researchers and experienced professionals in LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences — ranked first in the North West and in the top 20 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2025). It combines scientific study with practical training.

You will use modern strength and conditioning facilities, including laboratories for physiology, biomechanics and molecular biology, as well as a newly refurbished high-performance gym. During your studies, you will also complete a placement with a top sporting organisation, giving you the chance to gain experience in professional football, rugby, basketball, tennis and other sports.

The course will give you strong knowledge and skills in physiology, biomechanics and coaching science, and you will learn how to apply research to real sporting situations. By studying the MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Liverpool John Moores University, you will be prepared for careers as a strength and conditioning coach, a teacher or lecturer, or for further study at the PhD level.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a large public university in Liverpool, England. It began in 1823 as a school and became a university in 1992. The university is named after a local businessman, Sir John Moores.

LJMU is known for its research, particularly in subjects like sports science, astrophysics, and engineering. This means that students are taught by experts who are working on the latest things in their fields. The university's main goal is to get students ready for a job.

LJMU has two main campuses: the City Campus and the Mount Pleasant Campus. Both are in the centre of Liverpool, so it is easy for students to get around and enjoy the city. The City Campus has modern labs for subjects like science, engineering, and health. The Mount Pleasant Campus is for students who study business, law, and the arts.

• As part of the application process, applicants are expected to have a strong desire to pursue a career in strength and conditioning.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates would normally be expected to have a good honours degree (i.e., upper second or first) in sport science or a related discipline.

English Proficiency:

• International students are expected to have an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no element below 6.5 for reading and writing and 6.0 for speaking and listening.

The tuition fee to study an MSc in Strength and Conditioning at Liverpool John Moores University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £18,250.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers a variety of scholarships and flexible payment plans to support international students with their tuition fees. If you are a student who pays for your own studies, you will automatically receive a scholarship of £4,000. To get this, you must accept your offer and meet all the requirements in your offer letter.

After you make a £5,000 deposit, you have the option to pay the remaining fees in three separate instalments. The amount you owe will be reduced by any scholarships or discounts you have.

An MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Liverpool John Moores University opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:

• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Applied Sports Scientist
• Team Coach
• Personal Trainer
• Rehabilitation Specialist

Applications for this course can be made through the university's online application portal. For guidance on this process, feel free to reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.