Exercise and Sport Sciences MRes
University of Birmingham
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MRes - Master of Research

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University of Birmingham

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SEP-26

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MRes - Master of Research

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University of Birmingham

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Course overview Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. Through combining taught and research elements, you will be equipped with the scientific understanding and practical skills to address key challenges in sport, exercise and rehabilitation. Gain research-oriented training in exercise and sport sciences, enhancing your practical, theoretical, and applied skills. This research degree prepares you for diverse career opportunities in academic or industrial settings within ...Read more

Course overview Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. Through combining taught and research elements, you will be equipped with the scientific understanding and practical skills to address key challenges in sport, exercise and rehabilitation. Gain research-oriented training in exercise and sport sciences, enhancing your practical, theoretical, and applied skills. This research degree prepares you for diverse career opportunities in academic or industrial settings within exercise, health, or sports sciences. Course highlights Follow your interests through choosing optional modules in core exercise and sports sciences disciplines to tailor your degree. Learn in a highly interactive teaching and research environment from world-leading active researchers. Take the unique opportunity to undertake a six-month research project in your chosen field and active research areas like exercise metabolism, cardiovascular physiology, and behavioural medicine. Our blend of theoretical and practical training prepares you for diverse career opportunities in both academic and industrial settings.

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14th
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Tara
21 Feb 24

The campus is big, green and has a friendly atmosphere as well as being in a great and easily accessible location. The sport facilities are great however indoor tennis courts..Read more

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Ellie
05 Feb 24

I love the campus and how beautiful it is, there are so many study spaces that I can pick from...Read more

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Entry requirements

You will need at least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant science subject, such as Sport and Exercise Sciences, BMedSci, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biology, or Biological Sciences.

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£5,181 per year

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£25,190 per year

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£25,190 per year

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Tara
21 Feb 24
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
The campus is big, green and has a friendly atmosphere as well as being in a great and easily accessible location. The sport facilities are great however indoor tennis courts...
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Ellie
05 Feb 24
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
I love the campus and how beautiful it is, there are so many study spaces that I can pick from....
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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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