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PostgraduateMSc

Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (Online Distance Learning)

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MSc Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (Online Distance Learning) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This online taught MSc in Sports Science aims to provide you with an advanced, research-led programme of study in Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine. A key strength of this programme is its flexibility, enabling you to specialise in physical activity and health, sports performance, or sports medicine. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This is the only MSc in Sports Science in Scotland that merges Sport & Exercise Medicine and Sport & Exercise Science within a single degree programme, providing a broad range of options across these disciplines. International tuition fees are £15,000 per year, home/UK fees are £1,667 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
Sports Medicine and Injury Management
Research Methods and Statistics in Sport Science
Performance Analysis and Enhancement Strategies
Physical Activity and Population Health
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Clinical Applications in Sports Practice
Dissertation in Sport and Exercise Science
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy, Medicine, Life Sciences or Rehabilitation Therapy. We may also accept degrees in other Health Professions, Psychology and Physical Education at 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent). International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. English language requirements For appli

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,000

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£45,000

Home Student Fee

£1,667

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,500£28,000
3 years£19,000£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,500£29,000£36,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine (Online Distance Learning) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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