Clinical Exercise Science MSc
University of Derby
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This course covers three key areas: rehabilitation and training, physical activity and health, and clinical exercise physiology. It will prepare you for a variety of careers within clinical exercise science, including roles in clinical rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, health, and wellbeing.You’ll gain valuable experience in clinical settings and develop your applied skills through a placement.Youll explore clinically based research and conduct your own research project in an area ...Read more

This course covers three key areas: rehabilitation and training, physical activity and health, and clinical exercise physiology. It will prepare you for a variety of careers within clinical exercise science, including roles in clinical rehabilitation, clinical exercise physiology, health, and wellbeing.You’ll gain valuable experience in clinical settings and develop your applied skills through a placement.You'll explore clinically based research and conduct your own research project in an area that interests you.Our academics are leading experts in clinical exercise science, and there is a thriving community of postgraduate sport and exercise science students here The role of the clinical exercise scientist is relatively new but increasingly important nationally and internationally. These specialists draw on the skills, knowledge, and underlying principles of sport and exercise science, in order to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Clinical exercise scientists are often involved in helping people manage long-term health conditions or recover from serious illness.If you don't want to take the full masters, you can choose to gain a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma instead.

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48/279
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Harshvardhan
15 Dec 25

The campus experience has been very positive overall. The facilities and infrastructure are excellent, and the environment is supportive for students. There is some scope for..Read more

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12 Dec 25

The best thing is that the teachers are supportive...Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants to the course are required to hold a relevant undergraduate degree at 2.1 or higher. This relevant degree should be in a science subject and have covered content related to the modules listed as part of the MSc programme. Applicants are welcome to contact programme staff with any queries related to entry criteria, and each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£9,720 per year

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£17,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby Derbyshire DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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