Study Physical Activity for Health MSc at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, Sport
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Physical Activity for Health MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Physical inactivity has reached pandemic proportions, claiming millions of lives worldwide and representing one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The alarming levels of inactivity across all age groups demand immediate action, and experts who can lead the change.Our MSc Physical Activity for Health addresses one of the world's most urgent health crises. As physical inactivity continues to rise globally among both adults and adolescents, we need skilled professionals who can:design evidence-based interventions that get people movingunderstand the complex relationships between physical activity, health and societytranslate cutting-edge research into real-world health solutionslead policy changes that create healthier communities

Which department am I in?

Sport

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Holyrood Campus

Moray House School of Education and Sport,

The University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus,

Edinburgh,

EH8 8AQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Holyrood Campus

Moray House School of Education and Sport,

The University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus,

Edinburgh,

EH8 8AQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as sport and exercise science, physical education, health sciences, psychology or physiology.

We may also consider your application if you have equivalent academic qualifications and significant professional training and experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

Applicants currently undertaking a medical degree and seeking to intercalate on the MSc Physical Activity for Health will be eligible after at least three years of their Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS) programmes, or equivalent and will need to have achieved a minimum standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 honours degree at first attempt.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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