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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Edinburgh Napier University

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology taught in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Clinical Exercise Physiology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Principles of Exercise Prescription and Assessment
  • Respiratory. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • NHS and private healthcare
  • Community settings
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation specialist
  • NHS trainee clinical scientist
  • Exercise referral coordinator
  • Mental health exercise instructor

Curriculum

  • 12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Cardiovascular Conditions
  • Principles of Exercise Prescription and Assessment
  • Respiratory
  • Cancer and Neurological conditions
  • Ageing
  • Musculoskeletal and Metabolic Conditions
  • Critical appraisal of evidence in CEP.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
  • Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
  • PTE Academic 18 reading
  • Cambridge 20 speaking
  • Oxford Test of English 17 writing

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
  2. Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
  3. There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
  4. 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
  5. 827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,180 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusSighthill Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Applied Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteEligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.