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University of Portsmouth: Clinical Exercise Physiology
Institution | University of Portsmouth |
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Department | Faculty of Science and Health |
Web | http://www.port.ac.uk |
admissions@port.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 023 9284 5566 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
Overview Advance your career with this Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s degree. Learn how to support people with long-term health conditions and improve their quality of life from industry experts.
On this MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology course, you’ll be equipped with practical and professional skills in fitness assessment and exercise interventions, such as medical management, exercise prescription and behaviour change.
You’ll develop your understanding of key clinical applications, including the relationship between exercise and chronic disease, the psychological effects of exercise and the importance of testing, and put this into practice through physiological assessments.
When you graduate, you’ll be in a strong position to pursue a career in a variety of clinical settings and have the opportunity to work towards becoming a certified clinical exercise physiologist.
What you'll experience On this course, you'll: * Connect with clinicians from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and learn real-life practical skills in physiological assessment
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Practise your skills in our Physiology and Biomechanics laboratories
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Learn how to communicate with clients in a professional and approachable way from experienced academics
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Build expertise and professional skills in medical management, fitness assessment, exercise prescription, behaviour change, exercise and physical activity
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Work towards registering as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Careers and opportunities Once you graduate from this MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology degree, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to operate successfully in a clinical environment.
Depending on your choices during the Professional Development module, you'll also be able to work towards becoming a Clinical Exercise Physiologist. You’ll be set to provide services in physiology, health and fitness, exercise and science support in both the public and private sector – with the option to pursue professional certification and gain further training and experience in clinical physiology. Alternatively, you could proceed to a research degree.
What can you do with a Clinical Exercise Physiology degree? Career opportunities include:
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Health and wellbeing physiologist
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Clinical exercise physiologist
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Exercise referral coordinator
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GP exercise referral coordinator
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NHS trainee clinical scientist
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Health advisor
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing research technician
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Mental health exercise instructor
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NHS physical activities adviser
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Private exercise physiologist
You could also do postgraduate research, including a PhD.
We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.
MSc
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
EU | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 17200 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
EU | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 5730 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
EU | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 8900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 17200 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Location | Main Site University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP |
Fees
EU | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 2970 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 5730 GBP for Year 1 |
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