Postgraduate Sport and Exercise Sciences courses

  • Photo of the exterior of the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabiliation Sciences

    We are one of the leading sports science departments in the world. Our taught and research-based postgraduate programmes cover a wide range of areas from exercise science to sport coaching and allow you to develop and apply knowledge in the sciences of sport, exercise and health. Join our passionate and diverse community where together we are finding new ways to support the physical activity, wellbeing and sport needs of all individuals ranging from elite athletes to sedentary adults. You will learn from leading experts in their fields and will have access to excellent sporting and research facilities including our £55 million sports centre and custom-built sport, exercise and rehabilitation sciences facility. Our collaborative approach means you will benefit from partnerships with professional sporting bodies as well as other areas of the University such as the Medical School and University of Birmingham Sport.

  • Spinal Pain MRes

    This combined research and taught masters programme provides students with a research orientated training in the practical, theoretical and applied elements of spinal pain and rehabilitation.

  • Exercise and Sport Sciences MRes

    This combined research and taught masters programme provides students with a research orientated training in the practical, theoretical and applied elements of Exercise and Sport Sciences.

  • Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc

    Explore the MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Birmingham. Gain expertise in exercise prescription for disease prevention and treatment. Apply now for 2025 entry.

  • High Performance Sport MSc

    The MSc High Performance Sport programme will develop your ability to work with athletes, understand advanced periodisation models and develop athletes in a high-performance setting.

  • Sports and Exercise Medicine MSc

    The Sports and Exercise Medicine MSc/PGDiP is for physiotherapists and doctors working in or interested in working in sport medicine.