MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

This course is designed for graduates and people currently working in clinical practice. Teaching combines classroom, laboratory and extensive practice-based learning, providing you with the experience and knowledge to confidently conduct exercise testing and assessments. You’ll learn to design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based exercise interventions in patients with long-term conditions such as:

• Cardiovascular eg coronary heart disease, heart failure and peripheral artery disease
• Cancer eg breast, prostate, and colon
• Renal eg chronic kidney disease
• Frailty eg sarcopenia
• Metabolic disease eg obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidaemia
• Respiratory eg chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Neurological eg stroke
• Musculoskeletal eg arthritis
• Mental Health eg anxiety disorders

Instead of a traditional research project, you'll gain real-world experience of clinical exercise physiology throughout a 140-hour clinical placement. This is an unparalleled opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge across the NHS, community and private healthcare settings. Not only will you develop as a practitioner, you’ll also vastly enhance your employability and industry connections.

Throughout the course, and in addition to the module assessments, you'll have to complete clinical competencies assessments. This is mandatory to become a registered CEP and, upon passing all modules, allows you to automatically apply for your Academy for Healthcare Sciences (AHCS) registration.

Your learning will take place at two outstanding sporting facilities: the Institute of Sport and Manchester Met’s Platt Lane Sports Complex. The Institute unites expertise from across the University, creating a wealth of opportunities to harness knowledge and collaborate beyond any single academic or sporting field. Our Sports Complex offers top-quality facilities including an indoor dome, outdoor football and rugby pitches, a fully equipped gym and a laboratory used by clinical partners delivering prehabilitation/rehabilitation for individuals with long-term conditions.

At least a 2.1 degree or equivalent in a relevant science or health-related subject. A Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced criminal records check is required at placement stage. You will also need a satisfactory occupational health clearance for placement’s approval. In the occurrence of unsatisfactory compliance checks you will be required to progress with an exit award.

IELTS score required for international students 7.0 with no element below 6.5.

Further information for international students is available for applicants with non-UK qualifications is available at mmu.ac.uk/international