MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

Course Overview
Whether you want to help an athlete reach the peak of their physical fitness, guide patients on a weight loss journey or rehabilitate those suffering from chronic illness, this Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc will give you the knowledge and practical experience to prepare you for your career.
This course will focus on the use of exercise for assessment and treatment in a number of diseases and clinical conditions. You will develop an understanding of the physiological and psychological factors associated with diseases and the underlying aetiology and pathophysiology of diseases. You will also gain insight into how to interpret research and guidelines and how to design and conduct research in accordance with good clinical practices.
As a master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, you will put your skills into practice by working in a clinical setting and getting to grips with patient interaction from the start. Our physiology lab, teaching lab and bio-mechanics lab will equip you with a full range of skills in physiology, in high demand by employers. The clinics will teach you how to work with patients and make a diagnosis, as well as know which kind of exercise is geared towards which patient demographic.
On completion of this course you will possess the necessary knowledge and skills to assess an individual’s physical status and quality of life to provide a bespoke solution to enhance their daily living. You will begin training as an exercise physiologist from the outset of the academic year, to ensure that you graduate prepared and confident for the world of work.
Northumbria University is the only provider of this Clinical Exercise Physiology master’s program in the North East and boasts excellent links with key organisations to further support your development and knowledge.
Based in our state-of-the-art, British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) approved facilities, you will learn in an industry standard, inspirational environment.
This practical-skills based master’s is designed with employment in mind. Our graduates have gone on to scientist-in-training pathways with the NHS, PhD study and a range of careers in health and well-being physiology.
Your Future
Northumbria University is the only provider of this course in the North East of England and it is highly valued by employers. This means that upon graduation you will be standing in excellent stead to benefit from various clinical exercise physiology job prospects.
We boast fantastic links with the NHS and other organisations in the region, thanks to the vast amount of work we do in partnership together.
Our state-of-the-art facilities will allow you to put your skills into practise in industry-standard facilities, meaning you leave with knowledge and understanding that can be applied to a real working environment.
You will leave this course equipped with a solid foundation in clinical exercise physiology, key practitioner skills and research skills that effectively prepare you for a career in this dynamic and rewarding industry.
On graduation you can look forward to working within a number of health organisations such as the NHS, private hospitals, the clinical exercise physiology association and multiple other health providers.
The roles that can be performed by you as a clinical exercise physician are varied and include cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory disorder rehabilitation, health screening and intervention, obesity management and exercise therapy for special populations.
A high percentage of students also progress onto further study or doctoral-level qualifications. The skills acquired during this course will ensure you are well prepared should you decide to progress down this route.