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Lancaster is one of only three UK medical schools delivering sport and exercise medicine training at postgraduate level. Study with our internationally renowned team of scientists and clinicians and learn from their latest research discoveries in this fascinating field.

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Why Lancaster University?

Here are the top reasons to study Sport and Exercise Medicine at Lancaster University

Designed in conjunction with industry

We designed this Master’s with industry partners so that what you learn is what your future employers need.

Placement

In the summer take a 14-week placement with one of our partner organisations, working on projects to drive their business whilst gaining invaluable skills.

Industry links

Benefit from our strong industry connections, with over 100 students placed in companies like Fujitsu, Astra Zeneca, and more. 

Specialist pathways to suit career interests

We offer pathways with a selection of dedicated modules so that you can focus on the area that interests you most.

Be part of the Data Science Institute (DSI)

Access world-class interdisciplinary research opportunities, events, and seminars. 

Careers

Develop your career in sport and exercise science In response to the growing need for experts in elite athletic performance, the job market in sport and exercise science is expanding. It is also being driven by the demand for professionals who can help prevent and manage health conditions through physical activity and personalised exercise prescription.

A degree in Sports and Exercise Science can open up a wide range of careers in the health sector and sports industry, including:

Exercise Physiologist
Biomechanist
Performance Analyst
Physiotherapist (with further training)
Strength and Conditioning Coach (with further training)

Our Facilities

Sport at Lancaster

You'll have access to the Lancaster University Sports Centre. Facilities include a 25 metre swimming pool with eight lanes; an 8.5m climbing wall and bouldering cave designed by mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington; a high-performance strength and conditioning room; sauna and steam rooms; a sports hall with eight badminton courts; four squash courts; and 100-station gym.

Discover Sport Lancaster.

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Human Biomechanics Laboratory

Access our new human biomechanics laboratory in biomechanics modules. The equipment in this laboratory is the gold-standard for measuring biomechanical function, similar to that used to create Computer Generated Images (CGI) in movies. We are one of very few universities that have 3D markerless technology, which uses AI to track how our joints and limbs move. We also have 3D motion capture where markers on the body track movement. The lab also includes two force platforms and electromyography which measure how much force we exert on our bodies and how active our muscles are.

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Human Performance Laboratory

Get hands-on experience with a range of research-grade equipment. Our blood analysis station will allow you to determine haematocrit and haemoglobin levels, the uptake of glucose following a dietary intervention, or the amount of lactate in response to exercise. Our professional-standard treadmill with gas analyser facilitates assessments of physiological responses to exercise across a range of sporting and clinical populations. We also have an Isokinetic Dynamometer, which offers allows assessment of joint strength, the same equipment used by international sports teams.

Health Innovation Campus

As part of Lancaster Medical School, Sports and Exercise Science is based at Lancaster’s modern Health Innovation Campus. This purpose-built facility is home to an ecosystem of multidisciplinary experts working on some of society’s most significant health challenges. It’s where you will use our biomechanics laboratory and provides plenty of space for collaborative working or quiet study.

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