MSc Strength and Conditioning
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The MSc Strength and Conditioning at Liverpool John Moores University is designed to help you become a skilled practitioner who can support athletes to perform at their best. The course is taught by expert researchers and experienced professionals in LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences — ranked first in the North West and in the top 20 worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2025). It combines scientific study with practical training.
You will use modern strength and conditioning facilities, including laboratories for physiology, biomechanics and molecular biology, as well as a newly refurbished high-performance gym. During your studies, you will also complete a placement with a top sporting organisation, giving you the chance to gain experience in professional football, rugby, basketball, tennis and other sports.
The course will give you strong knowledge and skills in physiology, biomechanics and coaching science, and you will learn how to apply research to real sporting situations. By studying the MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Liverpool John Moores University, you will be prepared for careers as a strength and conditioning coach, a teacher or lecturer, or for further study at the PhD level.
Key highlights
- Applied work experience with elite sports clubs and national governing bodies
- Possible placements with Premier League, Super League or British Cycling
- Taught by world-leading researchers and applied practitioners
- Access to physiology, biomechanics and molecular biology labs
- High performance gym for applied strength and conditioning practice
- Grounded in research skills, physiology, biomechanics and coaching science
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS requirements for international students are set at an overall score of 6.5 with no element below 6.5 for reading and writing and 6.0
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Applied sport scientist
- Sports science lecturer
- Physical education teacher
- PhD researcher in sport and exercise science
Career opportunities
An MSc in Strength and Conditioning from Liverpool John Moores University opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Applied Sports Scientist
- Team Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Rehabilitation Specialist
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study an MSc in Strength and Conditioning at Liverpool John Moores University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £18,250.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made through the university's online application portal. For guidance on this process, feel free to reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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