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MSc, PGDip, PGCert Exercise Medicine

University of Chester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

There is an increasing demand for postgraduate studies and professional development in exercise medicine in the UK and internationally. With the specialist and internationally respected reputations of the academic staff at University Centre Shrewsbury, this course aims to provide for the broader need around exercise in health, disease management, and prevention.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

Applicants should have an undergraduate honors degree or equivalent (2:2 or above) in medicine, professions allied to medicine, sport and exercise science, or related health or biological sciences degree (e.g. Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology, human nutrition, human physiology, allied health care, and nursing), or hold appropriate professional qualifications and be able to demonstrate suitable background knowledge and skills.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Modules:

  • Physical activity, exercise, and sport in public health

  • Comparative Exercise Physiology in health, disease, and human performance

  • Comparative Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals, and Ergogenic Aids in Health and Performance

  • Exercise testing, prescription, and programming in human health and performance

  • Independent Clinical or Health Setting Application ModuleOptional

  • Physical Activity and Mental Health

  • Psychology and human behavior in health and performance

  • Research and analysis in physical activity, exercise, and sport

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-time, 2-4 Years - MSc Full-time, 1 Year - PGDip Part-time, Up to 4 years - PGDip Part-time, Up to 3 years - PGCert

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