The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Science (MSc) specialising in Clinical Exercise Physiology prepare you with the academic and clinical experience in the application of exercise for people with a wide range of health conditions or disease. Postgraduate study in Clinical Exercise Physiology concentrates on a strong core of Exercise Sciences courses, which also include 200 hours of clinical training for the PGDipSci and 400 hours for the MSc. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and learn about: The delivery of exercise rehabilitation services to clinical populations The principles of exercise physiology In 2015 the US Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educations Programs(CAAHEP) accredited our Clinical Exercise Physiology programme. This level of accreditation is the highest available internationally and means that graduates of the masters programme are able to sit the American College of Sport Medicine exam to become a registered clinical exercise physiologist. Clinical exercise physiologist’s can be found working in hospitals, clinics, fitness centres and sporting bodies, or in private practise. Jobs related to Clinical Exercise Physiology include: Clinical exercise physiologist Exercise rehabilitation adviser Injury prevention consultant Occupational health advisor Safety consultant