Program Overview

MSc Sport and Exercise Science

The MSc Sport and Exercise Science is a postgraduate program designed for graduates and professionals in the field of sport and exercise science or related areas. The program offers a mix of critical thinking, expert knowledge, and professional skills that employers seek.

Course Overview

The program prepares students for a career in health, exercise intervention, and sport education. It is flexible, combining classroom, lab, sport facility, and industry learning with a varied program of study across a wide range of topics.

Features and Benefits

• Learn alongside leading researchers: The program is part of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Manchester Met, which is 6th in the UK for the power of its research in Sport and Exercise Science.
• Join a thriving sports community: The program is based in Manchester, a city that is a major hub for sport, home to many leading sports clubs and national sporting bodies.
• Tailored to your passions: Students have the freedom to choose an area of specialism that aligns with their interests and career aspirations, diving deeper into physiology, biomechanics, or psychology.
• World-class sporting facilities: The program is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a 3D motion analysis laboratory, environmental chamber, and 3 Tesla MRI scanner for advanced imaging.
• Gain professional experience: The program includes a work placement module, providing students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice in applied and vocational settings.

Course Structure

The program consists of seven core modules and two option modules over one year, including an independent research project.

Core Modules

• Advanced Laboratory Skills in Sport and Exercise Science
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in Sport and Exercise
• Working in Sport and Exercise Science
• Professional Skills
• Research Methods, Design and Data Analysis
• Research Project
• Work Placement in Sport and Exercise

Option Modules

• Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Biological Basis of Human Movement
• Biomechanics and Motor Control of Movement
• Biomechanics: Methods and Skills
• Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Entry Requirements

• A UK honours degree – at least a 2.2 – typically in a related area or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience.
• Applicants with relevant extensive professional experience in this field will be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance.
• IELTS score required for international students: 6.5 with no element below 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students: Full-time fee £10,250 per year.
• EU and non-EU international students: Full-time fee £20,000 per year.
• Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for UK and international students.

Careers Support and Prospects

• The program could lead to a wide range of possible career opportunities and professions, including academic research, elite sport, public health and wellbeing, or employment in major businesses, sporting bodies, or clubs.
• Previous graduates from the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences have worked with professional football teams, become personal trainers, gone on to take a teaching qualification and worked in schools, or worked in sport administration.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Genetics in elite performance
• Injury prevention
• Healthy ageing
• Stress, coping, and emotions
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Motivation
• Issues around working in elite sport

Facilities and Resources

The program is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• A 3D motion analysis laboratory
• Environmental chamber
• 3 Tesla MRI scanner for advanced imaging
• Performance measurement, physiology, and nutrition labs

Student Support

The program provides students with access to a range of support services, including:

• Careers Service
• Student Union societies
• Academic support and guidance
• Mental health and wellbeing support

Conclusion

The MSc Sport and Exercise Science program at Manchester Met offers students a comprehensive and flexible education in the field of sport and exercise science. With its strong research focus, world-class facilities, and professional experience opportunities, the program is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in health, exercise intervention, and sport education.