University of Essex

PhD Health and Exercise Sciences

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PhD in Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of Essex provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research in the fields of exercise, rehabilitation, and human performance in health contexts. 

 

Students join the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science,s where they receive supervision from experts and access specialist research equipment.

 

Students are assessed by a doctoral thesis and usually transfer from MPhil to PhD status after their first year. 

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500
  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500
  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776
  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500
  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025
  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000
  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of PhD Health and Exercise Sciences from the  University of Essex move into roles such as:

 

  • Academic Researcher or University Lecturer 

  • Senior practitioner

  • Consultant or Specialists

  • Policy Advisor or Specialist

  • Research and Development Specialist

Cost of study

International students of PhD Health and Exercise Sciences in the University of Essex pay  £22,550 per year. 

Admission

Admission to the PhD Health and Exercise Sciences from the University of Essex is made through the university’s application portal. You can speak to our advisors at AHZ to assist you with your application process.

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