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Professional Doctorate - Sport, Exercise and Health Science

University of Kent

Canterbury — Canterbury, South East, United Kingdom

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,500
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Through a combination of individually tutored modules and research, students develop their academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of a doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances students area of professional knowledge or practice. The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is one of the most exciting and innovative sports schools in the UK. The School has well-equipped, state-of the-art sports science laboratories, sports therapy clinic, sports rehabilitation gymnasium and respiratory clinic. Their laboratories include the latest equipment, such as: anti-gravity treadmill, originally developed to help NASA astronauts to exercise in space cycling and rowing ergometers to measure anaerobic capacity isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle and joint function brain and muscle stimulators 3D motion video analysis imaging and treatment ultrasound gait analysis and force pedals blood testing and gas analysis equipment rehabilitation gymnasium. Their environmental chamber, which can recreate the atmosphere in the Brazilian jungle or at the top of Everest, is based on the Medway campus. The move to the Canterbury campus will give students access to some top-class leisure and study facilities. For example, the Sports Centre/Pavilion provides: an air-conditioned fitness suite across two floors dance and fitness studios with numerous classes indoor courts for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball and squash training facilities for martial arts, boxing and combat sports outdoor pitches for rugby, football and American football.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 23,500
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Canterbury

Canterbury, South East, United Kingdom

Kent

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Graduate Route
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Inspire global ambition at the University of Kent, top 40 UK university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities, award-winning student support and vibrant study locations. Over 18,000 students over 100 nations study across its two spacious UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway which are both less than one hour by train to London and close proximity to Europe. Students who choose Kent for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree will be joining an institution known for its outstanding research, and one that can help students to meet their career goals through excellent support and quality...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.