The programme facilitates the integration of theory and professional practice, and throughout the programme the research process and emphasis on student autonomy of learning become increasingly important.
Examples of Future Careers
- Study for a PhD (at Bangor University or elsewhere)
- Lecturer in Further or Higher Education
- Teacher
- Physiotherapy
- Research Assistant (universities and NHS)
- Laboratory Specialised Technician (e.g. sports clubs, hospitals)
- Police and Armed Services
- Social Care work
- Consultant
Professional accreditation
You may have the opportunity to prepare for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) supervisory experience training, which is normally a pre-requisite of the AssociationÕs professional accreditation.
BASES also organises an annual student conference. Former MSc students have won prestigious awards for ÔBest Postgraduate Verbal PresentationÕ and ÔBest Postgraduate Poster PresentationÕ at the BASES Student Conferences. These awards are open to MSc, MRes and PhD students from all UK Universities.
Qualification
- MRes/Certificate
- Students who complete 60 credits of taught modules gain a certificate award.
Duration
MRes: 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time (as standard but students can request to study over two years); Certificate: 30 weeks full-time.
The Sport and Exercise Sciences programme is offered at Bangor University.
