PhD in Health and Exercise Sciences in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

In our interdisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we provide research supervision across all domains of faculty expertise in sports science, exercise science, and related fields.
As a postgraduate researcher at Essex, you'll join our globally recognized and well-networked academic community. Our School boasts an outstanding reputation for both research excellence and educational quality.

Our state-of-the-art facilities feature diverse equipment including ergometers, treadmills, portable gas analysis systems, force platforms, isokinetic dynamometers, a Vicon motion tracking system, electronic timing devices, comprehensive blood analysis tools (incorporating pulse oximeters and co-oximeters), and various EMG setups. Students can also explore brain function research through non-invasive techniques within our school and through partnerships with our Psychology Department's cognitive neuroscience lab, utilizing EEG, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).

Our alumni pursue diverse career paths in research and development, commercial sectors, industrial applications, and educational roles in schools and higher education institutions.