Master of Science [M.Sc] [Applied Sports Science (Outdoor Activities)] From Bangor University

As with other MSc programmes, this MSc been designed to be flexible and relevant to the student's individual needs and interests. It is intended that the skills learnt on this programme will enable students to apply theory to professional practice. The programme benefits from being taught by staff with a wide a range of physiological and psychological expertise.

Within the modular structure all students undertake core/compulsory modules in:

• Research Skills;
• Independent Study (a one to one supervised programme of work leading to the development of the proposal for the Research Project);
• Supervised Experience Ð a module tailored to the needs of the individual and could include directed work with a specified client group or individual;
• Research Project relevant to the programme being studied.

Your Future Career

All the School's postgraduate programmes are designed to enhance the career prospects of Sport, Health and Exercise Science graduates. Career destinations of Bangor postgraduates include: the Home Country Sports Institutes, National Governing Bodies, the Olympic Medical Institute, Professional sports teams and organisations, the fitness industry, the NHS (hospitals and Primary Care Trusts), Teaching and Education (after completing a Postgraduate Certificate of Education). Further postgraduate study (ie Doctoral research) is another vocational route.

In addition to the above, the Applied Sport Science and Outdoor Activities programme is ideal preparation for those who wish to further their careers in environmental physiology and the psychology of outdoor performance or work as a professional in the outdoor environment.

Qualification

MSc/Diploma

Duration

MSc: 1 year full-time, 3 years part-time (as standard but students can request to study over two years); Diploma: 30 weeks full-time.

The Applied Sports Science and Outdoor Activities programme is offered atÊBangor University.