110 Full-time PhD programmes in Sport and Exercise Science

Study for a research degree in our Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre at Sheffield Hallam University which undertakes world-class, multidisciplinary applied research and innovation with real-world impact.

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences delivered by the Brunel University of London hosts a vibrant community of researchers with expertise in both natural and social sciences. 

Receive intensive research training before beginning an innovative thesis in the broad areas of health and sport. The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Health and Sport programme from Victoria University is designed for graduates who need research skills to qualify for doctoral study.

Empower your career in sports and allied professions at an internationally renowned department. Become part of a unique learning environment with world leading academic research and applied practice providing high level support for your career development through this Sport and Exercise Science programme offered at the University of Birmingham.

Our Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation researchers from Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society.

The University of Chester welcomes students to undertake research towards a PhD in Sport and Exercise Sciences. This is an exciting department with an eager and innovative research base.

The Sport and Exercise Psychology doctoral programme from Northumbria University aims to provide a qualification which will act as a route to BPS chartered status and HCPC practitioner psychologist registration via a doctorate award. 

The Sports and Exercise Sciences course from Lancaster University is an excellent opportunity to pursue your research career in this domain, while increasing your knowledge, learning new skills and developing your own abilities as a researcher.

The Doctor of Sport programme at Northumbria University is designed to train skilled researcher-practitioners who bridge the gap between academia and the complex realities of sports and exercise professions.

The Sport and Exercise Psychology course from Liverpool John Moores University is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 accreditation requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Explore cutting-edge health science research across this Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences research degree from Newcastle University.

As a doctoral research Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Science degree candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. 

By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors. The Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences programme is offered at Loughborough University.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science and Physical Education programme from University of Nicosia is awarded for the creation and interpretation of knowledge, which extends the forefront of this specific discipline through original research and critical thinking. 

Undertake your Doctor of Philosophy - Health and Sport programme from Victoria University at a world-leading research institute. Victoria University provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.

The Biology and Sport Biology PhD programme from University of Pécs provides studies in wide range fields of biology and sportbiology including genetics, microbiology, plant biology, ecology, regulatory biology, fitness, stress, sport and immune system. 

This Exercise, Nutrition and Health programme from University of Bristol equips students with the skills and experience to apply research methods and the tools to critically examine some of the most pressing contemporary issues and problems being experienced in physical activity and/or nutrition research, practice and/or policy.

On this Sport and Exercise Sciences course at Bangor University you will be mentored and supervised by leading experts using the most up-to-date and innovative methods possible. 

Study at a leading research department with multidisciplinary expertise. With research areas from exercise science to sport coaching, follow your interests and shape the future of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences research. Learn more at the Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences programme offered by University of Birmingham.

This Sport and Exercise degree from University of Gloucestershire, will allow you to develop your ability to plan and conduct and evaluate original research. You will work with academic staff who consistently deliver impactful research.