MSc Sport and Exercise Science

Plymouth Marjon University's MSc Sport and Exercise Science is designed for graduates holding a 2:1 or above in a sport or health sciences-related subject, as well as experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. The programme provides an immersive, multidisciplinary grounding in applied sport and exercise science, covering athlete profiling, training and competitive environments, and research methods, alongside practical experience in health and wellbeing settings. Partnerships with organisations including Plymouth Argyle FC and the Women's FA High Performance Centre offer up to 75 hours of hands-on sector experience.

Delivered on campus in Plymouth through intensive days, workshops, lectures, lab practicals, and fieldwork — including a visit to St George's Park — the course runs for one year full-time or two years part-time. Study takes place in BASES-accredited sport science laboratories, and completion supports progression towards BASES accredited sport scientist status by contributing hours to the required Supervised Experience process. The programme is led by Dr Matt Ellis and supported by a team of experienced academics and practitioners.