Applied Exercise Physiology ,PGCert

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Brighton- Falmer

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,900 / year

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Applied Exercise Physiology ,PGCert

About

This course is for you if you want to work in the world of exercise for health and wellbeing, or with more clinical populations, or if undecided whether to direct your degree towards exercise or sports performance. If you have a curiosity and passion for physiology applied to exercise, this course is for you.

Our Applied Exercise Physiology MSc is designed around four pillars:

practitioner focused
physiology skill-centred
science in practice
personal and professional development.

We prioritise the development of a blend of hard, technical skills alongside softer interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence essential to become an effective exercise physiology practitioner in the workplace.

You'll be supported to work towards relevant certifications and accreditations with professional bodies, for example the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Exercise Science Certified Practitioner to improve your employability.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Offers will be made by the Admissions Tutor based on a balanced judgement of the candidate’s ability to complete the programme of study and to benefit from masters degree-level study. The criteria may include: Degree and experience
A good honours degree (normally minimum 2:2 classification) in sport and exercise science, or a relevant science-based degree such as medicine, biomedical sciences, physiology, biological science, or health science. The degree may contain a human physiology component, and should contain a research training component. Applicants without the minimum qualifications may also be considered, providing they can demonstrate they have the appropriate background and foundation knowledge by other means. In such circumstances, candidates may be interviewed, and evidence will be sought concerning:

sustained and substantial work in a field cognate to the degree at an appropriate level

the ability to undertake, write up and present an honours level research study

an appropriate level understanding of research methods and human physiology

the ability to study independently and effectively and to communicate effectively.

Claims for recognition of prior learning will also be considered (both prior experiential learning and prior certificated learning). Referee’s report:
A first statement from the higher education institution and a second statement from the higher education institution or an Employer that the student is prepared for, and will benefit from masters study. English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept. Other

All UK applicants will be invited to attend a more informal discussion about the course. This approach will also be applied to overseas applicants where practical.

Students returning to academia after a long break (>5 years) will be requested to meet the course leader before an offer can be made to assess whether the candidate meets the demand of the course. They will also be requested to meet the course leader if an unconditional offer is made and accepted, to formulate an individual support plan, and receive directions for further readings (recently published materials in the field of sport and exercise physiology, research in sport and exercise physiology, and study skills for masters level).

English Program Requirements

English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept.

Career

Careers

Career opportunities for applied exercise physiologists are growing, especially for clinical exercise physiology positions.

Many graduates pursue employment in hospitals and primary care trusts where specialists with exercise backgrounds are needed to work within health and clinical settings. Others take up clinical physiology posts through locum agencies enabling them to experience different hospitals and types of clinical physiology before making their career decisions. We also have graduates who enter the Scientist Training Programme to become clinical scientists enabling them to specialise in cardiac, respiratory, sleep or even gastrointestinal physiology.

Some graduates work with sports governing bodies as applied physiologists, or directly with sports teams, while others have set up their own endurance physiology consultancy service, or worked in the public and private sector as physiologists. Some graduates focus on research positions in industry or with organisations such as the Ministry of Defence. This MSc is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at PhD level and each year we have students following this route.

An MSc in Applied Exercise Physiology from the University of Brighton will equip you with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and emotional intelligence necessary for a successful career and help you to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

We'll support you as you start to think about life after graduation. You will have the opportunity to undergo a mock interview for a job that meets your career aspirations. We'll provide post-interview feedback so that when you are applying for jobs in the real world you will be well prepared.

85% of our most recent graduates secured a physiology-related position within two months of submitting their final research project and prior to graduating. Most were clinical exercise physiology positions: cardiographers, respiratory and cardiac physiologists, trainee clinical scientists.

We were one of the first 10 institutions nationally, selected by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), to become a CIMSPA Higher Education Partner. The partnership acknowledges our commitment to producing graduates with the skillset needed to be deployed straight into the sport and physical activity sector.

Roles our recent Applied Physiology MSc graduates have secured include:

Cardiographer, Guys & St Thomas' Hospitals
Regional Clinical Fitness Lead, Nuffield Health (Angel Islington and South)
Health screening specialist, Bluecrest Health Screening
Exercise scientist, Corporate Health Management, Melbourne
Lead physiologist, Trainsharp Cycle Coaching
Data analyst, Nisus Consulting Limited
Clinical physiologist, BUPA
Soft tissue therapist, Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Clinical (cardiac) scientist, Isle of Wight
Paralympic athlete assistant, Boccia, UK
Cardiovascular and physiological clinical trials officer, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Clinical care and IDD technician, Sussex Back Pain Clinic
Cardiac technician/physiologist, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Sport and exercise science technician, University of Brighton
Exercise physiologist, STAPS (Germany)
Respiratory physiologist, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Performance director, Elite High Performance, Wrexham
Lead strength and conditioning coach, Aston Villa FC
Director of smart progression, India
Graduate teaching assistant, University of Utah
Personal trainer, Wave Leisure Trust
Senior physiologist, Malaysian Institute of Sport
PhD student – cancer and exercise, University of Bath.