Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
There are no specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences, Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
The Sport and Health Sciences MPhil/PhD/MSc by Research programme from The University of Exeter Key Facts:
- Our friendly, intimate academic community provides a truly supportive environment for our staff and students that fosters a vibrant research culture. We are continually evolving to ensure we remain at the forefront of pioneering research areas, but without losing the inclusive atmosphere that allows our academics to truly flourish. We have also enhanced our academic team with additional research staff who are distinguished worldwide for their studies.
- We attract significant funding from UK Research Councils (including MRC, EPSRC, ESRC, and Royal Society), The National Institute of Health Research (Health Technology Assessment), the commercial sector (including Glaxo Smith-Kline, Unilever and Kellogg’s); and from sporting bodies (including UK Sport, UK Athletics, Manchester United Football Club and the Rugby Football Union).
- Our research students at the MPhil/PhD/MSc by Research in Sport and Health Sciences at The University of Exeter have:
- presented their work to international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals prior to graduation;
- won numerous international and national awards for research excellence;
- all moved into full-time employment on graduation;
- work in universities all over the UK as well as in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore and the USA.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Adult and paediatric health and exercise physiology
- Physical activity measurement methodology
- Physical activity epidemiology and public health
- Evaluation and design of physical activity interventions
- Associations of physical activity, bone health and injury
- Psychology of exercise and physical activity
- Physical activity data modelling and analysis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a strong background in the field of study at undergraduate level or an MSc in a related subject that would underpin the knowledge required to conduct independent research as an MPhil/PhD student. This would usually require a good 2:1 BSc degree for UK students.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 53,997 AUD / year (approx. 28,600 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,346 AUD / year (approx. 4,950 GBP / year)
Living costs
Exeter, United Kingdom: 1,225–2,052 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 Sport and Health Sciences.
Available Scholarships
- Sanctuary Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline 01 May 2027
- Sport Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant, 3000 GBP — Deadline 31 May 2027
- Bursary — The University of Exeter — Grant, 750 GBP — Deadline 31 May 2027
- Sport Performance Bursary — The University of Exeter — Grant, 3000 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline Anytime
- Alumni Family and Friends Discount — The University of Exeter — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline Anytime
- Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship — The University of Exeter — Grant, 2000 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- Anning-Morgan bursary — The University of Exeter — Grant, 2000 GBP — Deadline 07 Aug 2027
- Crediton Parish Church — The University of Exeter — Grant, 1000 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton — The University of Exeter — Grant, 720 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant, 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant, 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Merit-based — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Merit-based — Junhua Li — Grant, 19000 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Merit-based — Boustany Foundation — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Merit-based — Amber Scholar — Grant, 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Merit-based — IvyPanda — Grant, 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant, 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Merit-based — Salvado Law — Grant, 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) — Grant, 22500 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Need-based — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant, 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — CIAPS — Grant, 1000 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Need-based — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant, Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant, 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — FHE Health — Grant, 5000 USD — Deadline Not specified
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