MPhil, PhD Impact of Contaminants on Metabolic Health in Dundee United Kingdom | Abertay University

This represents a possible research degree field, pending University approval. Prospective students interested in pursuing research in this area should consult with the Dean to review their proposed study.

Abertay's Sport and Exercise Sciences Department specializes in gender equity in sports, health risks of inactive lifestyles, exercise-based health programs, high-intensity training, athletic performance optimization, and wellness in aging. Much of this research concentrates on groups with protected characteristics (such as age, gender, or disability) and seeks to advance duty of care initiatives, an increasingly important concern in modern sports. This aligns with our collaborations with Police Scotland, Active Schools, sports governing bodies, nonprofit organizations, and small-to-medium enterprises.

The Department operates two specialized human performance labs for physiological assessment, along with dedicated strength/conditioning and biomechanics laboratories to support both education and research. These facilities provide EMG/ECG systems, ergometers, biofeedback technology, motion sensors, force measurement devices, precision timing systems, gas/blood analyzers, galvanic skin response tools, wireless monitoring systems, 3D motion capture technology, force plates, vertical jump analyzers, body composition scanners, and position tracking equipment.

Collaboration with other departments grants access to advanced biochemical and molecular physiology instruments, plus opportunities to study realistic movement patterns through partnerships with our game design specialists.

Abertay has developed performance research collaborations with organizations including Scottish Rugby, Dundee United FC, Dundee FC, and the Fife Flyers ice hockey team, creating numerous innovative research possibilities.

Our research programs equip graduates for successful academic careers while also providing pathways to diverse professional opportunities beyond higher education.
MPhil typically requires 2 years of full-time study