Department for Health

Peter Kellam (MSc Primary Care)

As a GP Registrar I value the way the MSc complements many aspects of the GP curriculum, allows me to undertake courses in areas of personal interest and helps focus my study in specific areas of General Practice.

Ranked 3rd (for Sports Science)

We are ranked 3rd in the Guardian League Table 2014 for Sport Science.

See our programmes

Volunteers needed to discover if we should eat before exercise

We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to find out whether it is better to eat or fast in the hours before exercise.

Join our health research panel

If you struggle to lose weight or keep active for any reason such as a busy lifestyle or a disability that affects your mobility we’d love to hear from you.

Research student insight

Steffi Colyer a graduate from our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science programme is now undertaking a PhD research project titled, Enhancing start performance in ice-track sports.

Changing attitudes to lifestyle and exercise

View a video overview of our research into lifestyle and chronic disease prevention and some of the new exercise methods.

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How motivated are you to stay healthy?

Watch an insightful video on our research into positive health behaviour and motivation.

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New postgraduate research funding opportunity!

We are currently offering a fully funded, full-time PhD studentship, to explore transnational tobacco company efforts to influence European or UK policymaking. Read More

Application Deadline

13/08/13

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Resources for current staff

Latest News

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Rugby Science research annual report published
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Three year PhD studentship in Health Policy: Corporate influence over European public health policy
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Academics thank community for help in reaching research milestone

Awards

Ranked third in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013

We have been ranked the third best university in the UK according to The Sunday Times University Guide 2013.

Undergraduate study

Programmes

Our programmes have been consistently ranked among the top sport-related courses in the UK.

We also offer opportunities for a placement year as a study option.

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
MSci (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science ^{(new for 2014/15)}

Placement year video

Current students Michael Ferry and Jeremy Knight talk about their placement year at London Wasps.

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Sophie Mead

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I had the opportunity to work with a team of sport scientists and sports nutritionists whose focus is on generating the science behind the brand.
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Postgraduate study

Taught programmes

Masters/Doctorates

Sport and Exercise Medicine

Dr Stuart Miller (Clinical Director) and Dr Julian Widdowson (distance-learning student) talk about the MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine programme.

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Continuing Professional Development

If you're a practising health professional, you may like to try some of our flexible CPD units to enhance your CV or practice portfolio.

Research degrees

If you are considering applying for an Health MPhil or PhD, we recommend you view some of our staff pages to get an idea of our expertise and interests, as well as on our current research students page.

Research student insights

Dorota Juszczyk has been conducting a research project on Motivational responses to physical activity and dietary policies: translating success from the smoking context.