University of Roehampton (London)
University of Roehampton (London)

University of Roehampton (London)

Grove House, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ, UK. London, United Kingdom Visit web page

Sport and Exercise Science

Study detals

: Master's degree : MSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science : Full time : 12 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

Roehampton English Language Test

  • Postgraduate degrees - mapped to IELTs scores

TOEFL IBT

  • Postgraduate degrees - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking

IELTS Academic

     ·         Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component


Cambridge Advanced Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)


Cambridge Proficiency Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)

All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa. 

Academic requirements

Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:

  •  Academic qualifications (certificate and transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

Speciality

There aren’t any pathways available

Additional information

Degree Overview

Sport and Exercise Sciences is a discipline that has its roots in biomechanics, psychology, physiology and nutrition. This field has developed a great deal over the past century and contributes greatly to our understanding of societal issues, health and disease, and supporting elite performance. You will have the chance to develop your practical and analytical laboratory techniques in our excellent facilities, giving you a range of transferable skills related to the field to help you excel in either further study or employment. Using a blend of lectures, laboratory practicals, seminars and workshops you will combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills so that you are well equipped to work in the field of Sport and Exercise Sciences after graduation. Topics covered will include the neuromusculoskeletal system, sport and exercise nutrition, current developments in physiology, advanced laboratory techniques, biomechanics of human movement and the psychology of sport and performance. You can choose to undertake all modules in the core disciplines, or specialise in either Physiology or Biomechanics.

Study Reasons

  • Have the opportunity to take voluntary wok placements at leading organisations. Previous placements include Crystal Palace Football Club, Harlequin’s Rugby Football club internship and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital
  • This programme successfully prepares graduates to take up positions such as Exercise Physiologists, Biomechanists, Performance Consultants, PhD students, Researchers, Health Care Professionals, Lecturers and Data Analysts
  • You can study flexibly with the option to take stand-alone qualifications (PGCert/PGDip) or complete the full MSc
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