Sport and exercise science PhD

University of Brighton

Specialist laboratories and facilities, dedicated and expert research teams and a network of sports and exercise community and industry partners – the University of Brighton is the perfect place for your PhD in fields allied to sports science and exercise science.We have specialist staff, laboratories, equipment and a close and dedicated academic environment with research areas dedicated to, for example, the body's reactions to environmental extremes, mechanisms of fatigue during exercise, skill acquisition and expert performance, cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, psychophysiology, exercise and nutritional interventions.Much of our research in sport science and exercise science at the university has real-world application and staff are well-connected to a variety of sporting, health, charitable and professional organisations, collaborating and translating their research to ensure impact. Our international level of research excellence influences policy and engages communities in safe and effective exercise for better health, wellbeing and performance.We offer PhD study in both full and part-time modes and welcome students with significant professional experience, who are able to use and share the career skills they have developed, as well as those who have recently completed first degrees and wish to take advantage of their academic momentum.Our graduates move into successful employment across a wide range of sectors reflecting the diverse range and depth of academic, technical and interpersonal skills they gain from studying with us. Successful doctoral graduates have gone on to work in sectors that include education at school and university levels, government, industry, charities and self-employment.

School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences