MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Salford is a one-year full-time master's degree that focuses on using ‘exercise as medicine' to manage and treat long-term health conditions and help patients in their recovery from illnesses. It is one of the few in the UK to be officially accredited by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).
Students gain advanced practical skills in assessing disease markers and prescribing exercise for numerous conditions, which include cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic diseases. Completing the course, including 140 placement hours and the clinical assessments, makes students eligible to register as clinical exercise physiologists with the AHCS.
Key highlights
- Focuses on using exercise as medicine to treat health conditions
- Covers exercise-based management of chronic conditions
- Develops skills in rehabilitating patients recovering from illness
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include Exercise or Health Sciences; or above
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Loyalty Discount
Tuition fees could be discounted by 20%
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Exercise Referral Practitioner
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Practitioner
- Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
Career opportunities
Graduates from this MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Salford are primarily equipped to work as registered clinical exercise physiologists in healthcare settings, with career paths including:
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist in NHS Trusts
- Trainee Echocardiographer
- Assistant Respiratory Physiologist
- Community Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation Assistant
- Cardiorespiratory Physiology Technician (Diagnostics)
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for this MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology in the University of Salford is £17,520 for international students starting the 2026 academic session. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
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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