MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

Program Overview

MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

About this course

The Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc focuses on the practical application of research. The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2025). This master's course is the first in the UK to be accredited by the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS), which allows registration as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist upon successful completion.

Course modules

• Technical Training for Exercise Physiology (40 credits)
• Advanced Exercise Physiology (20 credits)
• Pathophysiology (20 credits)
• Motivation, Adherence and Behaviour Change (20 credits)
• Clinical Placement (60 credits)
• Exercise Programming (20 credits)
• Clinical Assessment of Competencies (0 credits)

Professional accreditation

LJMU is the first university to gain Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accreditation for MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Your Learning Experience

Teaching is mainly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Semester 3 is for your clinical placement - times and hours will vary depending on the placement provider.

Career paths

The substantial placement that you will undertake during the course of this programme will prepare you for a number of relevant roles in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Previous students have gained their experience at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Harley Street clinics, and a range of NHS Royal Trust clinics.

Tuition fees and funding

• Home: £11,150
• International: £22,000

Entry requirements

• Undergraduate degree: Candidates will be required to have academic qualifications commensurate with entry to postgraduate study, and be able to demonstrate an aptitude for scientific study. Candidates would normally be expected to have a good honours degree (i.e., upper second or first) in sport science, science or a related discipline.
• 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 for speaking and listening for postgraduate students.

How to apply

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.