Duration

1-Year Full Time
2-Years Part Time

Total credits

180 Credits

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Elevate Performance.
Advance Science. Transform Lives.

Programme Overview

The MSc Sport and Exercise Science is an advanced postgraduate programme designed for professionals who want to apply scientific knowledge to improve human performance, promote health and wellbeing, and support injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to develop scientifically informed, ethically grounded, and professionally competent sport and exercise science practitioners who can enhance performance, promote health, prevent injury, apply research evidence, and lead innovation across sport, exercise, and health environments.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, student will be able to;

Critically evaluate and synthesize advanced sport and exercise science knowledge to inform evidence-based practice across sport, exercise, and health settings.
Design, implement, and critically evaluate evidence-informed interventions that optimize human performance, promote health, and support injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Critically appraise, develop, and apply research evidence using appropriate methodologies, analytical approaches, and digital technologies.
Demonstrate leadership, ethical practice, effective communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration within professional sport, exercise, and health environments.
Critically reflect on professional practice while demonstrating innovation, cultural responsiveness, sustainability, and lifelong learning.

Programme Structure

Module name	Credits
Advanced Exercise Physiology	30
Biomechanics of Human Movement	15
Sport and Exercise Nutrition	15
Sport Ethics and Psychology	15
Strength and Conditioning Science	15
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation	15
Innovation and Technology in Sport and Exercise Science	15
Research Methodology	15
Research Project	45
Total Credits	180

Core programme strengths

Internationally recognized MSc awarded by the University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
Multidisciplinary curriculum spanning performance science, health promotion, nutrition, biomechanics, psychology, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation.
Strong focus on evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and applied scientific decision-making.
Contemporary learning in performance analysis, wearable technologies, biomechanical assessment, and data analytics.
Blended learning model combining online study with face-to-face practical learning and collaboration.
Research-focused curriculum culminating in an independent master’s research project.

Why study with us

Recognition – Awarded by the University of Surrey (UK), providing an internationally recognized postgraduate qualification.

Professional Support – Learn from experienced academics, associate tutors, guest speakers, and visiting professionals from sport, exercise, health, and related industries.

Convenience – Blended learning delivery combines face-to-face teaching with online learning, enabling students to balance study with professional commitments.

Academic Support – Programme delivery and assessment are supported by a modern Learning Management System (LMS), enabling students to access lecture materials, revisit sessions, and utilize digital learning resources.

Access – Students benefit from access to electronic library resources, including e-books, academic journals, and research materials to support clinical and academic development.

Competence – Develop advanced capability in performance analysis, training design, injury prevention, rehabilitation, research, ethical practice, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Opportunity – Prepare for career progression in sport performance, coaching, rehabilitation, fitness and wellbeing, research, education, and health promotion locally and internationally.

WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY THE MSc IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE?

At IIHS, we are committed to developing scientifically skilled and globally minded sport and exercise science professionals who can improve performance, promote health, and contribute to sustainable wellbeing across diverse communities.

International Academic Excellence: Study a University of Surrey-awarded programme aligned with international postgraduate standards and relevant to local and global sport and health sectors.

Science-Led Performance: Develop advanced expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport nutrition, sport psychology, strength and conditioning, and performance science.

Applied and Industry-Relevant Learning: Use case-based learning, practical sessions, performance-analysis activities, and evidence-informed projects to address real-world challenges.

Research-Driven Practice: Strengthen your ability to critically evaluate evidence, investigate complex issues, and apply research findings to sport and exercise practice.

Digital and Technological Capability: Gain confidence in the ethical use of wearable technologies, performance-analysis software, biomechanical tools, and data analytics platforms.

Global Career Opportunities: Graduate with the knowledge and professional capabilities needed for roles in sport performance, coaching, rehabilitation, fitness, research, education, and health promotion.