menu icon
PhD Research Sport and Health Sciences

PhD Research Sport and Health Sciences

Different course options

Full time | St Luke's Campus | 4 years | APR-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

APR-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Sports / Movement Science Health Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

Our research is broadly established around the following topics:

Physical Activity and Health Across the Lifespan

Human Movement Science

Integrative Physiology

Food and Nutrition

Children's Health and Exercise

Research overview

Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has a long-standing and international reputation for leading research in the field. Our world-renowned academics are recognised for their groundbreaking and innovative work within the academic community, and are also highly sought after by leading sports professionals and teams.

Our friendly, intimate academic community provides a truly supportive environment for our staff and students that fosters a vibrant research culture. We are continually evolving to ensure we remain at the forefront of pioneering research areas, but without losing the inclusive atmosphere that allows our academics to truly flourish. We have also enhanced our academic team with additional research staff who are distinguished worldwide for their studies.

We attract significant funding from UK Research Councils (including MRC, EPSRC, ESRC, and Royal Society), The National Institute of Health Research (Health Technology Assessment) the commercial sector (including Glaxo Smith-Kline, Unilever and Kellogg’s); and from sporting bodies (including UK Sport, UK Athletics, Manchester United Football Club and the Rugby Football Union).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£27,500

Entry requirements

Normally a strong background in the field of study at undergraduate level or an MSc in a related subject that would underpin the knowledge required to conduct independent research as an MPhil/PhD student. This would usually require a good 2:1 BSc degree for UK students.