Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine MSc/PgDip/PgCert: Online distance learning

Why this programme

• This is the only MSc in Sports Science in Scotland that merges Sport & Exercise Medicine and Sport & Exercise Science within a single degree programme, providing a broad range of options across these disciplines.
• You will benefit from access to the expertise of staff at the National Stadium Sports Health & Injury Clinic at Hampden Park, a custom-built, state-of-the-art sports medicine facility.
• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
• Develop and enhance your skills in:
  • Application of knowledge to novel concepts and situations
  • Data handling and statistics
  • Experimental design
  • Interpretation and evaluation of experimental data
  • Literature searching and critically evaluating relevant scientific evidence
  • Oral presentations
  • Research methods and ethic
  • Scientific writing
  • Group working
• You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities to study performance and health aspects of Sport & Exercise Science, from the whole body to the molecular level. These include advanced exercise laboratories, metabolic investigation suites and a molecular biochemistry lab.
• You will have the chance to network with a number of regional/national sporting bodies and a number of professional sporting clubs. There may be opportunities for internships (in place of a research project) for some students and we work closely with the University of Glasgow Sport to provide additional opportunities to gain real world experience where possible.
• As well as our expert core staff, we engaged guest lectures who work in sport and exercise science and medicine in practice to provide interactive sessions in their specialist fields.

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Why study online?

• Flexible learning can be done at any time to fit in with other commitments. Speak to us about flexible learning options.
• Most communication is via discussion boards or Microsoft Teams so you can reply at a time that suits you, fitting in with time zones and work commitments.
• We record live sessions in case you can’t make it.
• Your learning can be accessed on your computer, laptop, tablet or phone via the internet. Find out more about the remote resources available at Glasgow Anywhere .
• We provide software to assist you, such as Office 365.
• Your MVLS Digital Education Team provides support with technology issues by email or video chat.
• Flexible payment options are available. You don't have to pay everything upfront.
• Be part of a global community of learners.
• Connect with your fellow students and tutors through our virtual learning environment where you will have access to a multitude of learning resources.
• You do not need to have experience of studying online, you will be guided on how to access and use all of our online resources.
• Access Library e-resources remotely at any time. This includes an extensive catalogue of e-books and journals, searchable from the library homepage

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