MSc Strength and Conditioning

This Northumbria University, Newcastle MSc Strength and Conditioning degree provides students with the practical and theoretical knowledge to work with elite athletes or progress to a PhD. The course concentrates on the practical elements of the discipline, covering areas such as the physiology of strength and conditioning, contemporary issues, and professional practice for the benefit of athletes in the sporting community. It is focused on providing industry-specific knowledge within a supportive teaching environment.

The learning is through small group lectures and practical sessions that involve laboratory and fieldwork, and students’ progress is assessed through practical assessments, viva voce exams, presentations, written coursework, and laboratory reports, which challenge students to show critical thinking, evaluation, and professional skills.

Northumbria University is a respected institution located in Newcastle. The university is known for providing a high-quality, professional education. It offers many courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in fields like Business, Engineering, and Health. The university has invested in excellent facilities, including a purpose-built sports building named Sport Central, which features a strength and conditioning suite, a sprint track, and various laboratories for exercise physiology and biomechanics.

You are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. You also have the option to upload your CV along with your applications to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• To be enrolled, you need at least a second-class honours degree in a related subject area such as sports science, strength and conditioning, sports coaching, physiotherapy, or sports and exercise nutrition. 
• Alternatively, a degree in another discipline may be acceptable if the student has relevant work experience and their degree includes subjects like anatomy, physiology, or biomechanics.

English Proficiency: 

• International applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component. The university accepts several other test scores equivalent to IELTS.

The Northumbria University, Newcastle MSc Strength and Conditioning course fee for international students is £20,950.

The university offers various scholarship opportunities for postgraduate students. These include the Northumbria Sport Scholarship for student-athletes and the Chevening Scholarships, which are available to scholars with leadership potential from specific countries.

Graduates of the Northumbria University, Newcastle MSc Strength and Conditioning course work as:

• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Sports Scientist
• Performance Manager
• Performance Analyst
• Sports Coach
• Sports Therapist

Applications for this course are made directly to the university’s online application form. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you.