Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Duration: 3 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Duration: 6 - 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before November 2026 (International, estimated deadline); apply before December 2026 (National, estimated deadline).
We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.
Language
English
PTE Academic: 62
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences, Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
As a research student at Essex, you'll work at the heart of the internationally acknowledged and well-connected research community. The School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences offers an environment with an excellent reputation for research and teaching.
The facilities include a wide range of ergometers and treadmills, stand alone and portable gas analysers, force plates, isokinetic dynamometers, a Vicon motion capture system, electronic timing gates, full blood gas analysers, (including pulse and co-oximeters), and a variety of EMG systems.
At the Health and Exercise Sciences programme offered by University of Essex, it is also possible to study non-invasive measurements of brain function within the school and via collaborations with the cognitive neuroscience laboratory in the Department of Psychology. Methods include EEG, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
We also offer an MSc by Dissertation (MSD) and an MPhil in this subject. Both full- and part-time study can be supported, and you can start this course in either January, April or October.
Your future
The graduates go on to a range of careers both in research and development, and in sales. Other careers include work in industry or teaching in schools and colleges.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding.
- In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge.
- A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
PTE Academic: 62
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good honours degree or Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International (Non-residents): 44,421 AUD / year (≈ 23,625 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,849 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Colchester, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health and Exercise Sciences.
- The Always Essex Staff Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified (University of Essex)
- Turing Scheme Funding — Grant, 1360 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Need-based (University of Essex)
- Summer Abroad Turing Scheme Funding — Grant, 1360 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Need-based (University of Essex)
- Alumni Loyalty Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Essex)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (Junhua Li)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based (Boustany Foundation)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Amber Scholar)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO))
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified (CIAPS)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified (FHE Health)
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