What are the entry requirements for Clinical Exercise Physiology?
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience, in a sport and exercise science or physical activity & health or any human health related science degree (e.g. Biomedical Science, Human Physiology, or allied health professional degree including Physiotherapy and Nursing).
In addition to the academic qualification, candidates should use their personal statements to show how their undergraduate knowledge and skills, any additional experience and hobbies, support their application for the course.
Additional information
Successful applicants to the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology programme will be required to complete a placement module, this is dependent upon a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Check at the module preparation stage. The cost of the PVG check will be paid by the University. The Edinburgh Napier University terms and conditions of enhanced PVG checks and the policy for Applicants with Declared Criminal Convictions can be found here. Additionally, during the placement module preparation stage, successful applicants, going on clinical placements, will be required to undergo an Occupational Health check, including required immunisations for a variety of conditions. If an applicant declares an issue, they will be guided to occupational health for discussion concerning their health needs and potential adaptations. Immunisation is advised but cannot be required nor mandatory. Documented evidence of previous immunisations will be required, and students will be guided through this process by Edinburgh Napier University when entering the programme.
Successful applicants are recommended to become student members of the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences on joining the programme, and to opt in for communications from Clinical Exercise Physiology | Clinical Exercise Physiology UK. Once you have successfully completed all aspects of the MSc programme you will then be eligible for professional registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) as a as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
Application advice and support connected to Edinburgh Napier University policy for Applicants with a Declared Disability can be found here.
Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?
If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form above.
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test. The English Language requirements for this programme are IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.5 with no individual component scores of less than 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Writing, 6.0 for Listening and 6.0 Speaking. For guidance on the acceptability of other English Language tests please contact
pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk
Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
- BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
- All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
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