Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis), MSc, University of Kent

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 5006 per year	GBP 23500 per year

About Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis), MSc - at University of Kent

This degree requires you to undertake a substantial, original research project, under the supervision of one or more members of academic staff who act as supervisors (see our Master's by Research projects). Your supervisory team provides guidance both in terms of research project development and execution. Typically, you meet with your supervisors more frequently at the initial stages of research than during the phases of data collection and analysis.

Reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science at Kent

We offer a wide range of Master's research projects for you to choose from.
Our academic staff are leading experts in Sport and Exercise Sciences, ensuring you receive the best possible supervision. Find out about the staff who are open to supervising research students, together with their research interests.
There's a wide range of training available to Master's students where you will gain traditional, transferable skills, plus research-specific training. This is either provided by Sport and Exercise Sciences staff or by the University's Graduate and Researcher College.
You are invited to attend the School's postgraduate seminar series to develop subject-specific knowledge and research skills relevant to your field of interest.
Our world-leading research activity is divided into two main themes: Endurance Performance; and Sports Therapy, Physical Activity and Health; and spans the areas of physiology, psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, older people, clinical population, elite athletes, and members of the general population.

Find an MSc project and a supervisor

Choose an area that interests you from our wide range of Master's research projects.

Once you have identified a project and a potential supervisor, please contact them directly by email to discuss the possibility of undertaking an MSc under their supervision. Please outline your interest in the research project, supply a CV including all relevant experience and details of how you will fund your study.

About the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is one of the most exciting and innovative sports schools in the UK. Based on the University's Canterbury campus, we have well-equipped, state-of the-art sports science laboratories, a sports therapy clinic, sports rehabilitation gymnasium and respiratory clinic. Our laboratories include the latest equipment, such as our:

anti-gravity treadmill, originally developed to help NASA astronauts to exercise in space
cycling and rowing ergometers to measure anaerobic capacity
isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle and joint function
brain and muscle stimulators
3D motion video analysis
imaging and treatment ultrasound
gait analysis and force pedals
blood testing and gas analysis equipment
rehabilitation gymnasium
environmental chamber, which can recreate the atmosphere in the Brazilian jungle or at the top of Everest.

As a Kent student, you'll also have access to some top-class leisure and study facilities. For example, the Sports Centre and Pavilion provide:

an air-conditioned fitness suite across two floors
dance and fitness studios with numerous classes
indoor courts for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball and squash
training facilities for martial arts, boxing and combat sports
outdoor pitches for rugby, football and American football.

Learn more about Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis), MSc - at University of Kent

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Entry requirements

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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Inspirational teaching - Patrique Tanque from Brazil is studying for a BSc in Forensic Chemistry.

“Choosing Kent was an easy decision. The forensic programmes are ranked among the best in the UK and have a high graduate employment rate.

“The teachers bring fresh ideas and up-to-date materials from real cases to enrich the lectures. They are keen to help out and always make sure we are getting plenty of support.

“I was very fortunate to be awarded an International Scholarship, which meant I could dedicate myself to my studies.”

Academic excellence - Stephanie Bourgeois from France is studying for a BSc in Biochemistry.

“I like the approach to teaching here; academics are happy to answer questions and to interact with students. I find the lectures very motivational, they pique your curiosity and for me the exciting bit is going to the library and pursuing the things you are interested in.

“The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”

Specialist research - Sally Gao from China is studying for a PhD in Electronic Engineering.

“I have been very lucky with my supervisor, Professor Yong Yan, who is a world-class expert and the first IEEE Fellow in the UK in instrumentation and measurement.

“Professor Yong Yan has helped me to become a better researcher. I am inspired by his novel ideas and constructive suggestions. Under his supervision, my confidence has grown through such milestones as my first set of experiments, writing my first research paper and attending my first conference.”