MSc - Applied Sport Science
Edinburgh Napier University
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Our MSc programme blends cutting-edge academic knowledge with hands-on, real-world experience-preparing you to thrive as a sport science practitioner. You’ll explore the scientific principles of athletic performance, develop key academic and professional skills, and tailor elements of the course to your specific interests. Throughout the programme, you’ll gain expertise in planning and executing research, critically analysing current practices, and applying a wide range of sport science ...Read more

Our MSc programme blends cutting-edge academic knowledge with hands-on, real-world experience-preparing you to thrive as a sport science practitioner. You’ll explore the scientific principles of athletic performance, develop key academic and professional skills, and tailor elements of the course to your specific interests. Throughout the programme, you’ll gain expertise in planning and executing research, critically analysing current practices, and applying a wide range of sport science techniques. Learning takes place in our designated research, physiology, biomechanics, and environmental laboratories, providing the ideal environment for applied learning and experimentation. But it doesn’t stop there - you’ll also have full access to our excellent gym and sports hall facilities, supporting both your academic and practical development.

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20/279
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47th
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96th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

The overall experience at Napier University is a good one and my advice to new students would be to plan your coursework and always be on top of the work that is due in!..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

My course here at Edinburgh Napier Uni is really good, hands on experience rather than all theory. The facilities however are shocking at Sighthill campus. Facilities like the..Read more

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent. We look for candidates to have a background in Sport Science, Sport and Exercise Science, Coaching Science and Physiotherapy or other biological science degrees that contains a substantial element of exercise physiology/ psychology in order to be eligible for this programme.

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£8,030 per year

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£8,030 per year

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Students from England

£8,030 per year

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Students from Scotland

£8,030 per year

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Students from Wales

£8,030 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£20,540 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,540 per year

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SR
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04 Apr 14
The overall experience at Napier University is a good one and my advice to new students would be to plan your coursework and always be on top of the work that is due in!...
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SR
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04 Apr 14
My course here at Edinburgh Napier Uni is really good, hands on experience rather than all theory. The facilities however are shocking at Sighthill campus. Facilities like the...
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Edinburgh Napier University
9 Sighthill Court Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH11 4BN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Park  0.4 miles away
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