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Loughborough University: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
| Institution | Loughborough University |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
| Web | http://www.lboro.ac.uk |
| pgenquiries@lboro.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 300 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for nine years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2025), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: biomechanics, economics, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
-
The National Rehabilitation Centre
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for seven years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2023), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities at the University of the Year for Sport*, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for seven years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2023), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities at the University of the Year for Sport*, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for seven years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2023), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities at the University of the Year for Sport*, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for seven years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2023), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities at the University of the Year for Sport*, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for seven years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2023), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities at the University of the Year for Sport*, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
Summary
By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors.
Ranked first in the world for sports-related subjects for seven years in a row by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017-2023), our research activity encompasses a broad range of social and natural sciences within the themes of: sport performance; lifestyle for health and wellbeing; and sport, business and society.
A number of funded studentships across a diverse range of disciplines within sport, exercise and health sciences are on offer. We also welcome research proposals relevant to our wide-ranging expertise, encompassing: medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, biomechanics, economics, pedagogy, psychology, sociology, sport management and more.
We have extensive links and research contracts with industry and education partners, as well as with sport and health organisations. We also have extensive state-of-the-art facilities to give you the advanced skills and techniques needed to conduct leading research.
As well as benefiting from the expertise of our academic staff and ongoing investment in world-leading facilities at the University of the Year for Sport*, our Doctoral Researchers are able to take advantage of access to our internationally recognised research centres:
-
The National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (East Midlands)
-
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
-
The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
-
The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project. |
| Location | Main Site Ashby Road Loughborough LE11 3TU |
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