Applied Sport Science MSc
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is now only taking applications for 2027 entry. For further information or to apply contact [email protected] This Master’s course prepares you for careers in performance sport and the health and fitness sector as an applied sport scientist in elite, grassroots and schools' sport as well as working with the general population within a health-club setting. In an ideal environment for scientific exploration and practical skills development, the course allows you to explore approaches to supporting athletes including testing physical capacities; looking at performance nutrition; laboratory work; strength and conditioning; and monitoring performance via GPS.
You develop the skills to assess athletes’ performance, see what is lacking in their performance profile and positively impact their physical performance.
Key highlights
- Prepares you for elite, grassroots and schools' sport settings
- Covers physical capacity testing, performance nutrition and laboratory work
- Includes strength and conditioning and GPS performance monitoring
- Learn to assess athletes and identify gaps in performance profiles
- Also prepares you to work with the general population in health clubs
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Applied sport scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance analyst
- Sports physiologist
- Health and fitness professional
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £17,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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