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As a research student at Essex, you'll be immersed in our vibrant, well-connected academic community. The School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences provides an outstanding environment renowned for both research excellence and teaching quality.
Our cutting-edge facilities feature diverse equipment including ergometers, treadmills, portable gas analyzers, force plates, isokinetic dynamometers, a Vicon motion capture system, electronic timing devices, comprehensive blood analysis tools (with pulse and co-oximetry capabilities), and multiple EMG systems. Students can also explore non-invasive brain function assessment through our school's resources and partnerships with the cognitive neuroscience lab in the Psychology Department, utilizing technologies like EEG, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
Our alumni pursue diverse career paths spanning research and development, commercial sectors, industrial applications, and educational roles in schools and colleges.