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The University of Edinburgh: Physical Activity for Health
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Physical inactivity has reached pandemic proportions, claiming millions of lives worldwide and representing one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The alarming levels of inactivity across all age groups demand immediate action, and experts who can lead the change.
Our MSc Physical Activity for Health addresses one of the world's most urgent health crises. As physical inactivity continues to rise globally among both adults and adolescents, we need skilled professionals who can:
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design evidence-based interventions that get people moving
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understand the complex relationships between physical activity, health and society
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translate cutting-edge research into real-world health solutions
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lead policy changes that create healthier communities
Who should apply
Our MSc programme welcomes:
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Recent graduates who are passionate about making a difference in public health
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Intercalating medical students seeking to deepen their understanding of preventive medicine
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Current professionals from national and international organisations ready to advance their expertise in physical activity for health
Multidisciplinary learning
Our comprehensive curriculum draws from five key disciplines, giving you a comprehensive understanding of physical activity for health:
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sport and exercise sciences
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health sciences
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psychology
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epidemiology
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physiology
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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