MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology
Course overview
This master’s degree is built to advance students’ careers by teaching them to support people with long-term health conditions through exercises. It covers important areas such as clinical assessment, pre-exercise screening, and designing exercise interventions. They will gain practical experience and professional skills for roles in clinical environments.
This MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Portsmouth is officially accredited by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Successful completion, which includes a 140-hour placement, makes students eligible to register as clinical exercise physiologists. The teaching is done by industry experts and includes practice-based learning in clinical simulation suites and specialist laboratories.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement in which they clearly state their reasons for applying for the course and other information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed. Students can upload their CVs along with their applications to showcase their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should possess at least a second-class honors degree or equivalent in a subject related to the course, like sport science.
- Relevant professional experience and other qualifications, including previous study or voluntary work, may also be accepted if they do not satisfy the minimum degree requirement.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score 6.5 overall in IELTS, which requires no less than 6.5 in reading and writing and a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening.
- If they possess a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country, they may not need an English test.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
GREAT Scholarships
The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.
Up to £10,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Portsmouth are fully equipped to pursue the following careers:
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Health and Wellbeing Physiologist
- Exercise Referral Coordinator
- NHS Trainee Clinical Scientist
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Technician
Cost of study
The full-time tuition fee for international students joining the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Portsmouth is £18,600 for the 2026 academic session. Fees are subject to annual increases, and payments can be made in instalments.
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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