The PGDipSci programme involves one year of full-time study, or up to four years of part-time study, after you have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. 120 points in your specialist subject listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Science schedule A project or dissertation of up to 45 points may be included Postgraduate study in Exercise Sciences is designed to provide you with the opportunity to achieve an advanced level of knowledge in a range of areas relevant to exercise, sport, health and rehabilitation science. You will gain academic and clinical experience required to work as allied health professionals and provide innovative practice across the health industry to assist people living with a wide range of health conditions and disease. You will gain advanced knowledge of the evidence-based processes associated with investigating and understanding how the brain and body function. Areas of research interests open to exploration include: Biomechanics and computational movement science Exercise physiology and metabolism Exercise and sport psychology Movement neuroscience and motor control Examples of research topics include: The development of artificial intelligence in gait classification for children with spastic cerebral palsy Investigating non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and thermoregulation during exercise The role of physical activity in adults with depression Understanding the effects of healthy ageing and stroke on neural circuits within the brain and the implications this may have for motor function and recovery Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Exercise Sciences 15 points: EXERSCI 705 Research in the Exercise Sciences At least 45 points from approved EXERSCI 700- level courses: EXERSCI 702 Projects in the Exercise Sciences EXERSCI 703 Cardiac Rehabilitation EXERSCI 704 Advanced Techniques in Biomechanics EXERSCI 706 Seminar in Advanced Exercise Physiology EXERSCI 708 Advanced Seminar in Movement Neuroscience EXERSCI 710 Exercise Rehabilitation EXERSCI 712 Advanced Exercise Prescription EXERSCI 714 Special Topics in the Exercise Sciences Up to 60 points from other 600 or 700-level courses in a related subject (approved by the Head of Department): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Exercise Sciences, Food Science, Health Science, Health Psychology, Medical Science, Population Health, Psychology, Physics, Statistics Further study options Master of Science Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice Master of Bioscience Enterprise Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Clinical Psychology