Exercise and Sport Sciences MRes

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,190 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Exercise and Sport Sciences MRes

About

Course overview

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. Through combining taught and research elements, you will be equipped with the scientific understanding and practical skills to address key challenges in sport, exercise and rehabilitation.

Gain research-oriented training in exercise and sport sciences, enhancing your practical, theoretical, and applied skills. This research degree prepares you for diverse career opportunities in academic or industrial settings within exercise, health, or sports sciences.

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Course structure

Autumn Term : 29 September 2025 – 12 December 2025

In the first semester, you will immediately begin working on your research project with the guidance of your supervisor. You will also undertake a compulsory module in Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, which will equip you with essential skills in understanding the research process and analysing data. Additionally, you have the option to choose one or two elective modules* offered during this semester, such as Innovation in Professional Development or Advanced Pedagogies.

This combined research and taught masters programme provides students with a research orientated training in the practical, theoretical and applied elements of Exercise and Sport Sciences.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Career

The career opportunities available to sport and exercise scientists are expanding all the time. The 2012 London Olympics and increased National Lottery funding for sport has increased the number of jobs in elite level sport and public health. Many hospitals are starting to appoint specialists with exercise backgrounds to work in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion. Clubs in a variety of different sports employ sports scientists as performance analysts, biomechanists and coaches. Other career routes include roles in the fitness and leisure industry, governing bodies, teaching, exercise prescription and testing, and sport promotion.

You will also have the support of a dedicated careers and employability team, to offer individual advice and guidance services and deliver an employability programme tailored to your needs.

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