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School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

e-leaflet for MSc/MRes courses

MRes Programmes

Postgraduate Open Day and Olympic Torch Celebration

All applicants to postgraduate programmes are invited to attend an informal Open Day and buffet lunch at the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences on Monday, 28 May at 12.00 pm.You will be given an opportunity to learn more about the School's MSc and MRes degrees, followed by a tour of facilities.

Additionally, in central Bangor there will be a special event celebrating the Olympic Torch relay through the city. The School will be hosting a special interactive exhibition showcasing our research. It will be an excellent opportunity to meet staff and postgrads.

To confirm your attendance and for information on local hotels and B&B accommodation, please e-mail m.chitty@bangor.ac.uk.

MRes Programmes Overview

For students who wish to gain more extensive training in research in sport, health and exercise sciences, we now offer MRes programmes which involve fewer taught modules and a greater research element than an MSc.

Our MRes programmes are aimed at students who may be interested in pursuing a PhD/research career.  They have been designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the principles and application of research design and analytical methods relevant to their scientific discipline.  Students will also learn about the importance of conducting research with reference to ethical and regulatory guidelines and develop their theoretical understanding of research at the forefront of their chosen discipline. These new programmes facilitate the integration of theory and professional practice, and throughout the programmes the research process and emphasis on student autonomy of learning become increasingly important.

Within a modular structure students undertake compulsory modules in Research Skills and Qualitative Research Methods and choose from optional modules in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology, Exercise Psychology, Effective Coaching, Performance Physiology, Disability and Rehabilitation or Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, according to the programme chosen, up to a total of 60 credits.  The final compulsory Research Project comprises 120 credits.

There are three pathways:

For those wishing to pursue an entirely research-based degree, MPhil and PhD programmes are available.