Overview

The Sport and Health Sciences MPhil/PhD/MSc by Res programme from The University of Exeter Key Facts:

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).
Our research students at the MPhil/PhD/MSc by Research in Sport and Health Sciences at The University of Exeter have:

presented their work to international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals prior to graduation;
won numerous international and national awards for research excellence;
all moved into full-time employment on graduation;
work in universities all over the UK as well as in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore and the USA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult and paediatric health and exercise physiology
Physical activity measurement methodology
Physical activity epidemiology and public health
Evaluation and design of physical activity interventions
Associations of physical activity, bone health and injury
Psychology of exercise and physical activity
Physical activity data modelling and analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 200 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28600 GBP / year

≈ 28600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4950 GBP / year

≈ 4950 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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