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PhD Research Sport and Health Sciences

University of Exeter

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    St Luke's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-APR-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Overview

Our research is broadly established around the following topics:

Physical Activity and Health Across the Lifespan

Human Movement Science

Integrative Physiology

Food and Nutrition

Children's Health and Exercise

Research overview

Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has a long-standing and international reputation for leading research in the field. Our world-renowned academics are recognised for their groundbreaking and innovative work within the academic community, and are also highly sought after by leading sports professionals and teams.

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).

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Exeter, Northcote House, The Queen's Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, England

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Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    7th out of 86

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    157 74%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    15th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    61st

    17

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