Why you should join us

Our research degrees will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills.

Improve community health and wellbeing

Carry out cutting-edge research to help understand the mechanisms that control human movement.

Shape your research journey

Full-time and part-time research degrees available.

Benefit from our advanced facilities

Support your research with a histology suite and confocal microscope.

Get personal and professional training

We provide a comprehensive development programme for research students.

Benefit from our high-profile partnerships

Work with sports teams and professional athletes on industry-linked projects.

Develop real-world solutions

Research diagnostic tools, novel therapies, new medical devices and interventions to improve musculoskeletal health.

Our research areas

Discover our areas of expertise and browse our experts. We encourage you to discuss your research ideas with us – even if your topic is not listed.

  • Biomechanics and long-term conditions
  • Exercise and aging physiology
  • Female physiology and microgravity
  • Motor cognition and psychophysiology
  • Movement impairment, including clinical conditions such as:
    • diabetes
    • stroke
    • osteoarthritis
    • Parkinson’s
    • dystonia
    • myositis
    • muscular dystrophy
    • developmental coordination disorder
  • Sociology of sport
  • Sports medicine and elite performance

Qualifications you can study

  • PhD Sport and Exercise Sciences — three years full-time, six years part-time

Find out about the research degrees we offer.

Start dates

Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.

Application information

Entry requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.

International students must have strong English language skills.

We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.

Find out more about our standard entry requirements.

How to apply for a research degree

Discover the key steps in the application process.

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Scholarships, fees and funding

Postgraduate research fees

What will your research degree cost?

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Postgraduate research funding

Find out how to fund your research degree.

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Speak to us

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About this subject

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General admissions

For further information on the application process, contact the admissions team at [email protected]

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