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Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of Salford - UCAS

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Course summary

This programme focuses on using 'exercise as medicine' to treat, manage, and rehabilitate patients recovering from illness. Accredited by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), it is one of only two programmes in the UK to receive this recognition. Successful students will be eligible to register with AHCS as Clinical Exercise Physiologists upon completing all modules, clinical assessments, and 140 placement hours. You will:

  • Develop an advanced understanding of pathophysiology and aetiology of disease states within the Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) scope of practice, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, frailty, renal issues, mental health, metabolic disorders, musculoskeletal problems, neurological conditions, and respiratory diseases.
  • Learn to support patients in living healthier lifestyles and self-managing long-term health conditions.
  • Acquire practical skills in assessing disease markers and prescribing exercise for various disease states.
  • Gain experience with state-of-the-art physiological and health assessment equipment in our Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
With the benefits of exercise for disease management well established, and an increasing number of patients being referred for exercise screening and prescription, particularly those with chronic conditions such as coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, the demand for qualified clinical exercise physiologists is high. There is a significant shortfall in qualified professionals, leading to long waiting lists in some areas. This MSc programme is offered full-time over three academic trimesters (September to September), with the first two trimesters running two days a week. The programme provides the opportunity to achieve a postgraduate certificate (PgCert), postgraduate diploma (PgDip), or master's (MSc) degree.

Modules

  • Clinical Assessment and Exercise Testing
  • Pathophysiology and Aetiology of Disease
  • Disease, Acute and Chronic Exercise Interactions
  • Exercise Prescription and the Management of Chronic Disease
  • Encouraging Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours
  • Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
  • Clinical Assessment of Competencies
- Research Project or Dissertation (CEP)

Assessment method

Assessment methods vary by module and include clinical assessment of competencies (CEP-UK), case studies (both written and oral presentations), viva voce, literature reviews, practical assessments, placement-based assessments, and journal articles (research reports written in the format of a journal article).

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Academy of Healthcare Science

Entry requirements

This programme is ideal if you want to work, or are already working, with applied science in a clinical setting, to improve your patients' or clients' health through physiological assessment and exercise. You will be self-motivated with good time management and have the ability to work as part of a team or individually. You will be able to assimilate effectively information and generate appropriate conclusions from the gathered information.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Clinical Exercise Physiology at University of Salford - UCAS