Sport, Health and Applied Science

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

About this course

The MRes in Sport, Health and Applied Science is a unique opportunity for you to undertake a Master’s degree, with a specific research focus.

Why study Master's in Research: Sport, Health and Applied Science?

We provide a range of opportunities to work closely with world-leading researchers from our Faculty in areas such as:

  • Biomechanics

  • Health sciences

  • Nutrition

  • Psychology

  • Skill acquisition and motor learning

  • Sport and exercise physiology

  • Sport rehabilitation

  • Strength and conditioning

    The programme is a one year (full-time) or two year (part-time) course that aims to provide research-orientated training in a vibrant educational environment.

    The degree will be ideal for you if you have completed an undergraduate research project and have an interest in developing your research ideas in collaboration with a selected supervisor. If you have a long-term interest in completing a PhD or pursuing a career in research you will benefit from undertaking this MRes programme.

    We have a number of established research relationships with professional organisations, clinics and businesses. These connections can provide some MRes students with the rare opportunity to complete a collaborative project in an applied research environment.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Richmond upon Thames

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: Richmond upon Thames

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Research - MRes
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Richmond upon Thames
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science