This programme has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the principles and application of research design and analytical methods relevant to the scientific study of sport and exercise sciences. In contrast to our MRes programmes in Sport and Exercise Physiology and Psychology, this programme gives students the option to study elements of both physiology and psychology. The programme facilitates the integration of theory and professional practice, and throughout the programme the research process and emphasis on student autonomy of learning become increasingly important. Programme Structure and Content Research skills oriented modules form the bedrock of SHES’ MRes programmes. As a result taught modules are aligned with both discipline specific and the (higher) cognitive skills our MRes programmes aim to provide. Within a modular structure all students undertake compulsory modules in research skills totalling 40 credits: Research Skills (20 credits) and 20 credits from the following modules: How to Conduct Statistics (20 credits); Presentation of Statistics (10 credits); Peer Reviewing (10 credits); Latent Variable Modelling (10 credits); plus 20 credits from optional modules and a final compulsory Research Project comprising 120 credits.

You may have the opportunity to prepare for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) supervisory experience training, which is normally a pre-requisite of the Association's professional accreditation. BASES also organises an annual student conference. Former MSc students have won prestigious awards for ‘Best Postgraduate Verbal Presentation’ and ‘Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation’ at the BASES Student Conferences. These awards are open to MSc, MRes and PhD students from all UK Universities. Examples of Future Careers Study for a PhD (at Bangor University or elsewhere) Lecturer in Further or Higher Education Teacher Physiotherapy Research Assistant (universities and NHS) Laboratory Specialised Technician (e.g. sports clubs, hospitals) Police and Armed Services Social Care work Consultant.