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School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

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MSc Programmes

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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.

MSc Programmes Overview

Our MSc programmes have been designed to be flexible and relevant to the individual needs and interests of students, with a strong emphasis on the application of theory to professional practice. Within a modular structure students undertake core modules in Research Skills and choose from a number of optional modules according to the programme chosen.  Supervised Experience*, an Independent Study, and a Dissertation relevant to the programme are also undertaken.

* This module prepares students for the first year of British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Supervisory Experience.

There are six pathways:

** British Psychological Society accredited.  

We are proud to have been the first UK Sport Science School to gain this accreditation.