MSc Sport Physiology and Performance

The MSc Sport Physiology and Performance at Liverpool John Moores University gives you the knowledge and practical skills to work at the forefront of sport and exercise science. You will study both traditional physiology and the newest methods in applied sport physiology. You will be supported by teachers who are doing research at LJMU's very famous School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. This school is ranked number one in the North West of England and in the top 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).

With access to modern physiology and biochemistry laboratories in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in physiological testing, research methods, statistical analysis, and scientific communication. The programme also includes opportunities to present your work at conferences and build a record of competency in physiological assessment.

Whether you want to be an exercise physiologist, work with athletes and sports groups, or continue to a PhD, the MSc in Sport Physiology and Performance from Liverpool John Moores University will give you the knowledge and confidence to do well in your career.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a respected public university in Liverpool, England. It was founded in 1823 as the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts. Later, it was renamed Liverpool Polytechnic and then became a university in 1992. The university gets its name from Sir John Moores, a well-known local businessman who started the company Littlewoods.

The university provides a large selection of bachelor's and master's degree courses. These courses are in five main areas: Business and Law; Arts, Professional and Social Studies; Health Sciences; and Engineering and Technology.

The university focuses on combining classroom learning with practical experience to help students get the skills they need for their future jobs.

• If you have been out of education for some time, you can provide details of relevant experience in relation to formal qualifications, for example, work experience, voluntary work, or research.

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum 2:1 honours degree in sport science, or a related discipline, is required to study this course.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native speakers of English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components.

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

LJMU helps its students by offering a variety of scholarships to reduce their financial costs. Postgraduate scholarships can lower your tuition fees. These are often offered with the help of outside organisations, like the British Council and Chevening. For example, all students who are paying for their own studies are automatically eligible for a scholarship worth up to £4,000.

Graduates of an MSc in Sport Physiology and Performance from Liverpool John Moores University are qualified for employment in roles, including:

• Exercise Physiologist 
• Coach 
• Personal Trainer 
• Sports Scout
• Fitness Tech Engineer 
• Massage Therapist 

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.