Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc
2 years part-time | September Start

Incorporating all core areas of clinical exercise physiology, you will study a range of modules such as the cardiovascular conditions, respiratory, cancer and neurological conditions as well as ageing, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions.

You will also cover clinical competencies and assessment skills, as well as research methods. You will also be required to complete a dissertation around a topic of physiology of your choice.

Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars and practical elements such as laboratory work. Assessments will be undertaken via a range of methods such as coursework, case studies, laboratory skills, reports, presentations, articles, posters, portfolios and exams.

Our specialist team of teaching staff are internationally renowned within their individual disciplines, with many acting as advisers in the field and sitting on the boards of international federations.

The content of this course draws on their in-depth knowledge, delivering a learning experience that facilitates an advanced understanding of theory and practice that is at the forefront of this discipline.

• NHS England and NHS Improvement
• Healthworks
• The British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation
• European Respiratory Society
• World Health Organization
• British Thoracic Society

Many of the teaching team have worked in research funded projects with the likes of organisations such as Cancer Research UK, MS Society, PD UK, and the NIHR. European Commission – EU Directorate General -Research Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) and the European Medicine Agency (EMA).

Our team are responsible for pioneering research that helps to inform healthcare policy and the strategies of renowned global businesses such as GlaxoSmithKline, Philips and Nova International.

When studying our part-time MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology course at Northumbria University you will be based at our new £30 million purpose-built Sport Central.

Sport Central has been specially designed to enhance your learning experience thanks to its array of state-of-the-art facilities, which include a sprint track, nutrition kitchen and laboratory, as well as laboratories designed for assessing body composition, exercise physiology, integrated performance and biomechanics and gait.

Technology is embedded throughout all aspects of your degree and you will also receive ongoing support through our e-learning platform, Blackboard, where you can access module handbooks, assessment information, lecture presentation slides and reading lists.

Many of the teaching team have worked with organisations such as Cancer Research UK, MS Society, PD UK and the NIHR. This provides benefit to you by ensuring that you are learning from specialists with real-life expertise in the health field.

The course is delivered by a team of research-active staff who integrate their findings into their day-to- day teaching. Our team are responsible for pioneering research that helps to inform healthcare policy and the strategies of renowned global businesses such as GlaxoSmithKline and Nova International

You are also encouraged to develop your own research skills and, in your final year, produce a dissertation under the supervision of one of our specialists. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to conduct applied research in a field of clinical exercise physiology that interests you the most.

Northumbria is ranked in the top 30 for excellence in sport and exercise science research power, making it the best rated university in the North East in this discipline (REF 2014).

Northumbria University is the only provider of this part-time 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.

As a part-time course you can work this master’s into your existing work and family commitments. 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 such as Nuffield Health, Universities and other health providers.

The roles that can be performed by you as a clinical exercise physiologist 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.