Course Catalogue

This programme aims to deliver contemporary training for careers in clinical exercise physiology. Our philosophy is that completion of the MSc should be a tangible stepping stone bridging the gap between an undergraduate foundation in sports science or health related subject and employment in principal onward careers in clinical exercise physiology and clinical physiology. The content of this course aims to develop knowledge and understanding and practical skills across a broad range of clinical exercise physiology applications. Above all, it aims to engender a strong proactive approach to postgraduate learning and offers an opportunity for students to read widely, take advantage of the world-class facilities and expertise available and invest heavily in self-learning to develop their career. In addition to the academic content of the course, the programme aims to develop graduates that are able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgments in the absence of incomplete data, and communicate clearly peers and patients. Moreover, the course has been designed to develop qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in roles requiring initiative and personal responsibility, decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations, and independent learning-ability required for continuing professional development.

An alternative exit-award will be Clinical Exercise Science if the credit bearing modules are passed, but the non-credit bearing module (7175SPOSCI) which is aligned with RCCP accreditation is failed (is not passed).