PhD in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD / MSc (Res)

At University of Birmingham, England, tuition is £25,190 (full-time), and the application deadline is 1 June.

Recent graduates holding a 2:1 honours degree and seeking to advance independent research skills in sport, exercise and rehabilitation sciences have a suitable pathway here. The programme expands on your current knowledge and readies you for a career in academia, industry or policy by teaching you to design, conduct and assess research projects.

Students receive 1:1 supervision and can use the UK’s largest custom-built Sport and Exercise facility, whose state-of-the-art labs support diverse experimental work. Structured training, regular seminars and chances to present at national and international conferences enable you to deepen expertise and expand professional networks.

• Full-time PhD lasts 36 months (part-time 72 months) with an optional additional 12 months for thesis completion.
• MSc by Research runs 12 months full-time (24 months part-time) with the same optional extra year.
• 1:1 supervisor support combined with tailored training activities.
• Access to extensive research labs and a regular research-seminar programme.
• Opportunities to assist with undergraduate teaching and to present research findings.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.