Sport & Exercise Science MSc
Excellent MRes/MSc students will be considered for an annual PhD scholarship award (one per annum). International students will be considered but would be required to contribute the Home/EU-International fee differential or apply to the School/Institute for this support.
This taught Masters programme in Sport & Exercise Science is unique in Scotland as it is designed to provide an advanced, research-led programme of study in sport and exercise sciences. Our range of option courses allow you to specialise in topics related to either physical activity and health or sport and performance.
- You will develop and enhance your skills in literature searching and critically evaluating relevant scientific evidence; application of knowledge to novel concepts and situations; experimental design; research methods and ethics; data handling and statistics; interpretation and evaluation of experimental data; scientific writing; and oral presentations.
- The University has state-of-the-art facilities to study performance and health aspects of sport and exercise science, from the whole body to the molecular level. These include advanced exercise laboratories, metabolic investigation suites and a molecular biochemistry lab. We are the best equipped exercise science group for laboratory facilities in Scotland.
- The University has close links with a number of regional/national sporting bodies and a number of professional sporting clubs. There may be opportunities for internships (in place of a research project) for some students.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in lab classes, journal clubs, presentations, and self-directed learning. Assessment is by coursework.
Core courses
- Research methods
- Current issues in sport and exercise science
- Research project.
Optional courses
You will also choose one X option, one Y option and one Z option to complete your degree programme.
Option courses X
- Physical activity and health: public health, policy & behaviour changes
- Sports injuries: scientific basis of prevention and rehabilitation.
Option courses Y
- Physical activity and health: biological mechanisms
- Motor learning and skill acquisition.
Option courses Z
- Cellular and molecular exercise physiology
- The world class athlete: nature, nurture and maximising performance.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include work in clinical exercise, health-promotion or in sports science support. A number of our graduates are employed in senior sports science positions with national sporting bodies and professional sports clubs. This programme also provides an excellent basis if you wish to pursue PhD level research.
Further information: Dr Jason Gill
email: jason.gill@glasgow.ac.uk
At least a 2.2 degree in the sport and exercise sciences or in another relevant biological science. Alternative qualifications in medical or health-related areas will also be considered.
An IELTS score of at least 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent qualification) is required for students who do not have English as their first language.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
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