MSc Human Performance Optimisation
Buckinghamshire New UniversityBlended Learning, United Kingdom
Course overview
On this course, you will develop an understanding of the concept of Human Performance Optimisation (HPO) and its application within real world settings. Areas of study will include optimising physiological readiness, applied performance psychology, optimising human cognitive capabilities, advanced performance nutrition, sleep science, and contemporary issues in HPO
Key highlights
- Applies human performance optimisation concepts within real world settings
- Modules in optimising physiological readiness and applied performance psychology
- Study of optimising human cognitive capabilities
- Covers advanced performance nutrition and sleep science
- Explores contemporary issues in human performance optimisation
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall
Scholarships
International Early Payment Discount
One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees. The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.
Up to £500Postgraduate Fee Discount
50% fee waiver per year. 10% fee waiver per year for September 2025 intake only.
Careers this course leads to
- Human performance specialist
- Military physical training and performance adviser
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance nutrition adviser
- Applied performance psychology practitioner
- Emergency services health and wellbeing lead
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,470 per year | International: £8,100 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 Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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