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MSc Paediatric Exercise and Health

MSc Paediatric Exercise and Health

Different course options

Full time | St Luke's Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pediatrics Sports Studies Personal Fitness

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

  • Based on the internationally-recognised research conducted in the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (CHERC), this programme provides an in-depth evaluation of the relationships between physical activity, fitness and health in young people
  • The programme is delivered within a friendly and supportive learning environment, drawing upon innovative multi-method and multi-disciplinary research and teaching by our leading academics
  • You will have opportunities for involvement with on-going research projects and to develop key transferable skills beneficial for further doctoral study
  • A dedicated careers day and tailored career support for each student are provided
  • The programme is suitable for sport, exercise and health-related professionals seeking continuing professional development

Careers
Employer-valued skills this course develops

MSc graduates are well placed for career opportunities in a number of different employment sectors such as sport, exercise, leisure management and consultancy, health promotion, finance and marketing. In addition, the Masters degree provides an opportunity for further study.

Careers Services

Our careers teams at the Career Zone can help guide you through a wealth of information to match your skills and interests to a career that will suit you. Our staff work with regional, national and international employers to develop new work placement, project and graduate opportunities.

Recent graduates

Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates of University of Exeter Sport and Health Sciences Masters programmes. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey 2016/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.

Modules

Writing a dissertation at MSc level will provide you with the opportunity to pursue, in depth, your interests within the field of sport and health sciences. You will develop your research idea that can involve a particular area of the course, or be interdisciplinary. Your will develop your ability to find, interpret and present different materials for investigation as well as your independence of thought. The journal article will involve writing to the style of a particular journal that you will agree with your supervisor. You will also be required to make an oral presentation as part of the assessment for this module.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,700

Entry requirements

Normally a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Applicants who do not meet the exact published entry criteria should also submit a personal statement outlining why they wish to study this programme. Successful applicants will also be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.