MSc Exercise Medicine
Course overview
The Exercise Medicine MSc at the University of Chester is a 1-year full-time course that enables students to explore the science of physical activity, behaviour change, and exercise prescription in a range of settings, including clinical, community, gym-based, and virtual environments. Students will learn how to screen participants, evaluate test results, design and deliver tailored exercise interventions for long-term conditions and multi-morbidities, and undertake a research project.
Six core modules will be studied in 12 months, and these modules include: Professional practice in exercise medicine, Advanced epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical assessment, and Applied exercise prescription for long-term health conditions. Throughout the programme, experienced practitioners will teach and engage students in varied methods, including lectures, seminars, laboratory and gym-based practicals, and workshops, with assessments including competency or scenario-based practicals, MCQs, presentations, essays, research papers, and a portfolio.
Entry requirements
Candidates can be considered if they hold appropriate professional qualifications and demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grade Requirements:
Applicants should hold at least a second-class lower undergraduate honours degree (2:2) or above in a relevant discipline such as Medicine, professions allied to medicine, Physiotherapy or Physical therapy, Sport and exercise science or a related health or biological sciences degree.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall score with a minimum 5.5 in each sub-skill
- PTE Academic: 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
- International Baccalaureate (A or B Higher)
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score 91 with minimum Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Exercise Medicine MSc course from the University of Chester can pursue careers such as:
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Sports or Exercise Therapists
- Research practitioner in exercise medicine
- Rehabilitation Specialist
Cost of study
International students enrolling for the Exercise Medicine MSc course in the University of Chester are required to pay a tuition fee of £15,000 for the first year of full-time study. The amount may vary each academic year following the university’s annual fee review.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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