Clinical Exercise Physiology
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
There's never been a more exciting time to study an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology. A fast-growing and essential specialism around the world, Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs) are experts in exercise testing and assessment. They design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based exercise interventions in patients with long-term conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease.
With longer life expectancy comes greater chance of being diagnosed with a long-term health condition. Therefore, as the UK’s population ages, the NHS has needed to set out a clear strategy to
Key highlights
- Develops expertise in exercise testing and assessment
- Covers designing, delivering and evaluating evidence-based exercise interventions
- Focuses on patients with cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease
- Includes a clinical placement stage
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant science or health-related subject; or above
- Additional condition: dbs_check — A Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced criminal records check is required at placement stage.
- Additional condition: occupational_health — You will also need a satisfactory occupational health clearance for placement’s approval.
Scholarships
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Scholarships
The scholarship award will cover the programme tuition fees of £22,000 and includes a bursary of £11,250.
Up to £22,000Business School International Postgraduate Scholarship
£5,000 in the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Postgraduate International Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for most eligible postgraduate taught courses. £3,000 tuition fee scholarship in the first year of study for the selected programmes.
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Practitioner
- Cancer Exercise Specialist
- Exercise Referral Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,250 per year | International: £20,000 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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