Program Description

Our internationally recognised research expertise in the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences is unique and combines with one of the leading centres for student sport in the UK. This popular MSc programme in Sport and Exercise Science is contained within the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences Postgraduate Scheme in Sport. Research-informed learning and professional practice support the structure and effective delivery of the programme's content. It adopts a student-centred approach to develop understanding of contemporary issues in sport and exercise through multi- and independent discipline perspectives. Within the programme, students can elect to specialise in distinct areas of Biomechanics or Physiology, or simply pursue a general route towards the award of MSc in Sport and Exercise Science. 
The programme assists students in exploring internship opportunities within research, applied sport science and clinical practice, and further supports student engagement within professional bodies (e.g. British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences: BASES). Linked to internships, the Programme Director advertises many opportunities at the beginning of any academic year. Students submit an application in order to secure one of these highly competitive and desirable internships and work placements. The Programme Director will provide students with more information about such opportunities before the beginning of any academic year.

Admission Requirements

• The programme is designed for science-based graduates or professionals working within a related field. The specific entry requirements include:
  • An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a sport or exercise related area appropriate to the programme.
  • An honours degree (2.1 or above) in an alternative discipline area that is acceptable to the Programme Director.
     
  • Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport science or exercise science will also be considered for entry to the programme.
• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students-More than 50% in Graduation.
  • Arab Students- 4 year degree 60% or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4(4 being the highest) OR 3 year Honours degree with a 1st Class or 2nd Class.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• For IELTS Waiver  -  At least 65% marks in English in Higher Secondary School
• MOI will not be accepted.
• No IELTS Waiver for Punjab and Haryana