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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Salford
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
This master's in Clinical Exercise Physiology focuses on using exercise as medicine for treating and managing health conditions and rehabilitating patients recovering from illness. Accredited by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), it is one of only two programmes in the UK with this recognition.
Successful completion, including clinical assessments and 140 placement hours, qualifies you to register as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with AHCS.
You will:
- Gain an advanced understanding of the pathophysiology and aetiology of various disease states within Clinical Exercise Physiology (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological conditions).
- Learn to support patients in adopting healthier lifestyles and self-managing long-term health conditions.
- Develop practical skills in disease marker assessment and exercise prescription.
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced physiological and health assessment equipment in our Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
This is for you if...
- You aspire to become a registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist in the UK healthcare or private sectors.
- You aim to support people with long-term health conditions using evidence-based exercise interventions.
- You are compassionate, empathetic, and excited about a rapidly developing field.
- You are committed to enhancing your knowledge and skills.
All about the course
The MSc programme is full-time and spans three academic trimesters (September to September). The first two trimesters involve classes on Wednesdays and Fridays, with additional support on Thursdays. The third trimester focuses on clinical placement, with scheduling depending on the placement provider.
You can complete the course with a postgraduate certificate (PgCert), postgraduate diploma (PgDip), or master鈥檚 (MSc) degree.
Teaching methods vary by module and include:
- Lectures and seminars by clinicians and academic staff
- Laboratory-based practical sessions and demonstrations
- Simulation-based education, including immersive rooms and augmented reality
- Work-based learning during placement
- Problem-based learning
- Online learning materials
- PC suite-based analytical sessions
Assessment methods vary by module and include:
- Clinical Assessment of Competencies (CEP-UK)
- Case studies (written and oral presentations)
- Viva voc茅
- Literature review
- Practical assessments
- Placement-based assessment
- Journal articles (research reports)
What about after uni?
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to register as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the AHCS. Graduates have taken on roles such as:
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Wirral Cardiac Rehab Programme
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust
- Trainee Echocardiographer at Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester Foundation Trust
- Assistant Respiratory Physiologist at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
- Community Cardiac and Respiratory Rehabilitation Assistant
- Cardiorespiratory Physiology Technician at Tameside NHS Trust
- Clinical Respiratory Physiologist at Wythenshawe Hospital
Career links
The MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Salford is one of only two UK programmes accredited by the AHCS.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 16,380per year
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University information
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University League Table
73rd
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Campus address
University of Salford, The Crescent, Salford, Manchester, M5 4WT, England
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/ Max 42.95 74%62nd
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/ Max 10092.0 92%33rd
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/ Max 43.34 83%4th
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