Sport and Life Sciences

Advance your career at the intersection of healthcare and technology. You will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge imaging techniques – combining engineering, physics, and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. This multidisciplinary course is ideal if you have a science, engineering or medical background and are seeking impactful roles in clinical research or technical development.

Find out more: MSc Medical Imaging Technology

This course is accredited by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENR). You will gain hands-on experience in industry-standard facilities for contemporary analysis, such as the DEXA Scanner and Specialist Nutrition Kitchen. You will be taught by experts and will work with both professional athletes and health clients.

Find out more: MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Train at Alexander Stadium – a world-class sport environment – and gain hands-on experience through working with industry partners. Explore specialist areas such as youth, female, and disabled athletes. This course is designed to align with UKSCA accreditation, preparing you for impactful roles both within and beyond sport.

Find out more: MSc Strength and Conditioning

Design the future of performance apparel. Combine creativity with sports science to engineer functional, sustainable garments tailored to specific athletic needs. With access to industry-standard labs and the world-class Alexander Stadium – plus support from leading sportswear brands – you will prototype, test, and refine designs that push the boundaries of innovation.

Find out more: MSc Sportswear Design

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

• Public speaking
• Writing techniques and language styles
• Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Preparing for Career in Health & Social Care (Postgraduate)

During this module, you will explore the different roles and responsibilities and professional ethics within health and social care settings. You will learn about all the relevant UK national standards and best practice guidelines for the provision of care and the support of vulnerable people.

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

• Public speaking
• Writing techniques and language styles
• Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study

You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.

Semester 2

ICT Skills for Postgraduate Study

You will develop a range of ICT skills for research purposes and postgraduate study – including the presentation of data and using essential tools in Microsoft Word.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Preparing for Career in Health & Social Care (Postgraduate)

During this module, you will explore the different roles and responsibilities and professional ethics within health and social care settings. You will learn about all the relevant UK national standards and best practice guidelines for the provision of care and the support of vulnerable people.

Health, Education and Life Sciences Programme Specification (PDF, 289 KB)