12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) is an emerging healthcare profession that uses exercise to prevent, manage and treat/rehabilitate clinical conditions. As rates of chronic conditions continue to rise, there is growing demand for practitioners who can deliver safe, evidence-based exercise interventions that improve health outcomes and quality-of-life. Designed with CEP-UK, healthcare and industry partners, the programme provides a clear pathway into CEP, rehabilitation, healthcare services and research.
This MSc equips you with advanced scientific knowledge, clinical skills and professional experience needed to work at the intersection of exercise science and healthcare. You’ll develop deep understanding of physiological mechanisms underpinning health and disease, while learning how to assess, prescribe and evaluate exercise programmes for individuals with a range of clinical conditions.
What sets this degree apart is its integration of world-leading research, clinical practice and interdisciplinary learning within one of the world’s leading universities. Located in London, the programme provides access to a diverse range of clinical, healthcare and community settings, offering valuable opportunities to apply and enhance your learning in real-world environments.
You’ll learn through research-informed teaching, hands-on laboratory sessions, clinical case studies and placement experience. Working with specialist equipment and contemporary assessment techniques, you’ll gain practical skills in areas such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing, electrocardiography, health assessment and exercise prescription. You’ll explore behaviour change and patient-centred care, preparing you to support individuals in achieving sustainable health improvements.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with current clinical practice and emerging research, ensuring your learning reflects the latest developments in the field. By combining academic excellence, clinical experience and access to UCL’s extensive healthcare networks you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful positive impact to patients’ lives.
This MSc equips you with advanced scientific knowledge, clinical skills and professional experience needed to work at the intersection of exercise science and healthcare. You’ll develop deep understanding of physiological mechanisms underpinning health and disease, while learning how to assess, prescribe and evaluate exercise programmes for individuals with a range of clinical conditions.
What sets this degree apart is its integration of world-leading research, clinical practice and interdisciplinary learning within one of the world’s leading universities. Located in London, the programme provides access to a diverse range of clinical, healthcare and community settings, offering valuable opportunities to apply and enhance your learning in real-world environments.
You’ll learn through research-informed teaching, hands-on laboratory sessions, clinical case studies and placement experience. Working with specialist equipment and contemporary assessment techniques, you’ll gain practical skills in areas such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing, electrocardiography, health assessment and exercise prescription. You’ll explore behaviour change and patient-centred care, preparing you to support individuals in achieving sustainable health improvements.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with current clinical practice and emerging research, ensuring your learning reflects the latest developments in the field. By combining academic excellence, clinical experience and access to UCL’s extensive healthcare networks you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful positive impact to patients’ lives.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) is an emerging healthcare profession that uses exercise to prevent, manage and treat/rehabilitate clinical conditions. As rates of chronic conditions continue to rise, there is growing demand for practitioners who can deliver safe, evidence-based exercise interventions that improve health outcomes and quality-of-life. Designed with CEP-UK, healthcare and industry partners, the programme provides a clear pathway into CEP, rehabilitation, healthcare services and research.
This MSc equips you with advanced scientific knowledge, clinical skills and professional experience needed to work at the intersection of exercise science and healthcare. You’ll develop deep understanding of physiological mechanisms underpinning health and disease, while learning how to assess, prescribe and evaluate exercise programmes for individuals with a range of clinical conditions.
What sets this degree apart is its integration of world-leading research, clinical practice and interdisciplinary learning within one of the world’s leading universities. Located in London, the programme provides access to a diverse range of clinical, healthcare and community settings, offering valuable opportunities to apply and enhance your learning in real-world environments.
You’ll learn through research-informed teaching, hands-on laboratory sessions, clinical case studies and placement experience. Working with specialist equipment and contemporary assessment techniques, you’ll gain practical skills in areas such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing, electrocardiography, health assessment and exercise prescription. You’ll explore behaviour change and patient-centred care, preparing you to support individuals in achieving sustainable health improvements.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with current clinical practice and emerging research, ensuring your learning reflects the latest developments in the field. By combining academic excellence, clinical experience and access to UCL’s extensive healthcare networks you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful positive impact to patients’ lives.
This MSc equips you with advanced scientific knowledge, clinical skills and professional experience needed to work at the intersection of exercise science and healthcare. You’ll develop deep understanding of physiological mechanisms underpinning health and disease, while learning how to assess, prescribe and evaluate exercise programmes for individuals with a range of clinical conditions.
What sets this degree apart is its integration of world-leading research, clinical practice and interdisciplinary learning within one of the world’s leading universities. Located in London, the programme provides access to a diverse range of clinical, healthcare and community settings, offering valuable opportunities to apply and enhance your learning in real-world environments.
You’ll learn through research-informed teaching, hands-on laboratory sessions, clinical case studies and placement experience. Working with specialist equipment and contemporary assessment techniques, you’ll gain practical skills in areas such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing, electrocardiography, health assessment and exercise prescription. You’ll explore behaviour change and patient-centred care, preparing you to support individuals in achieving sustainable health improvements.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with current clinical practice and emerging research, ensuring your learning reflects the latest developments in the field. By combining academic excellence, clinical experience and access to UCL’s extensive healthcare networks you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful positive impact to patients’ lives.
Admission Requirements
7+
180+
76+
4.5+
Applications from prospective students who hold an upper second class or first class undergraduate honours degree in sport and exercise science, or sport and exercise medical science, or other relevant healthcare science subject (e.g. human physiology, physiotherapy).
1 Year
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