Exercise Physiology BSc (Intercalated)

Bachelor's degree

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    September

You will study modules totaling 120 credits in the year. All students study a 20 credit module – Research Skills for Medics, and carry out an independent Research Project or Dissertation (40 credits) to integrate the knowledge they have accumulated over the year.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course


The course aims to enable understudies to: Demonstrate systematic understanding in a range of physiological and biochemical factors affecting performance sport

Demonstrate scholarly ability to identify relevant information and to outline existing knowledge

Identify gaps and controversies in existing knowledge


Intercalated degrees enable medical students to gain a scientific perspective of sport and exercise; for example, as a form of treatment for a variety of conditions as well as how to implement behaviour change in order to achieve positive outcomes regarding the rehabilitation and prevention of diseases (e.g. diabetes).

This degree is aimed at medical students who have successfully completed the requisite number of years in Medical School and wish to gain a BSc to specialise or gain experience in the field of Exercise, Behaviour Change and Disease Prevention.
Specific criteria are set between your Medical School and Bangor University. Please refer to your Medical School for further details.

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Subjects

  • Rehabilitation
  • Credit
  • IT
  • Physiology
  • Applied Sport Science of Elite Performance
  • Exercise for Clinical Populations
  • Exercise Psychology
  • Environmental Physiology
  • Biochemistry of Exercise
  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation
  • Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation

Course programme

Benefits of Intercalating and Career Prospects Intercalated degrees enable medical students to gain a scientific perspective of sport and exercise; for example, as a form of treatment for a variety of conditions as well as how to implement behaviour change in order to achieve positive outcomes regarding the rehabilitation and prevention of diseases (e.g. diabetes). In addition to the enhanced career opportunities typically available to medical students who intercalate, this additional training may also provide a strong foundation for postgraduate study (MSc, MPhil or PhD) and clinical research positions within the NHS. You will also take 60 optional credits selected from the following 10 credit modules: Exercise Psychology Applied Sport Science of Elite Performance Environmental Physiology Exercise for Clinical Populations Biochemistry of Exercise Sports Injury Rehabilitation Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation

Exercise Physiology BSc (Intercalated)

£ 13,300 VAT inc.