This Masters programme in Exercise Science focuses on the effects of exercise, diet and lifestyle on human physiology and includes the whole span of physiology from cellular-molecular to population surveys.

Programme overview

• MRes: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
• PgDip 8 months full-time; 18 months part-time

You will study two taught courses chosen from a wide selection (only one course may be taken from within each group). You will also undertake one 20-week project (for the PgDip) or two projects (for the MRes).

Semester 1

• Muscle and exercise; Performance enhancement techniques; Exercise in extreme environments
• Sports injuries; Physical activity and public health; Exercise in medical conditions
• Exercise in cardiac disease.

Semester 2

• Physiological adaptations to chronic exercise; Cardiovascular science
• Bioethics
• Factors affecting physical performance
• Physical activity, fitness and metabolic health
• Cell physiology of exercise.

This degree programme offers the flexibility for you to specialise or to extend your range of knowledge. For example, if you are interested in elite performance in sport you might choose Performance enhancement techniques and physiological adaptations to chronic exercise. Alternatively, if you are interested in health promotion you may prefer Physical activity and public health and Physical activity, fitness and metabolic health.

In addition, your choice of two research projects can offer additional specialisation or the chance to learn new skills. The projects can be based at the University or elsewhere.

Please note that the MRes degree programme offers you the chance to choose from a wider range of courses than the taught MSc programme in Sport & Exercise Science. The MRes programme has two research projects and the MSc has one project. Please contact the course organisers for more information if you are uncertain which programme suits you better.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include science support for elite performers, public health promotion, postgraduate entry to medical school or physiotherapy school.

Academic entry requirements

A second class Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Professional experience may be taken into account.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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For 2013-14

MRes

PgDip