Biomechanics at University of Roehampton

• You'll receive progressive, practical and professional-level experience in sports science assessment and support techniques.
• Gain access to The Sport and Exercise Research Centre equipped with the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities where all the biomechanical modules are taught.
• Taught by world leading researchers in the sport, exercise and clinical biomechanics field.
• We provide internships and placement opportunities with local and leading national sporting and clinical organisations, recent internships have included posts at Chelsea Football Club, Harlequins Rugby Club and Lawn Tennis Association.

Summary

Our programme equips you for a career in sport, exercise and clinical biomechanics. You will gain in-depth knowledge into how theoretical biomechanics can be applied to the understanding and development of movement for sport, exercise and clinical applications.

Our MSc in Biomechanics will enable you to support the physical development and health of sportspeople engaged in intensive training and exercise. This programme critically examines the theoretical basis of methods of assessment and the practical application of data within biomechanics. It offers you a means of studying biomechanics from a discipline-specific standpoint. 

You will be taught by staff who are committed to pursue excellence in the field of sport, exercise and health sciences and have achieved a high level of expertise within their profession.

The Sport and Exercise Research Centre houses one of the best sport science laboratory facilities in London. You will have access to our biomechanics laboratory and physiology laboratory during your study here.

You will be able to collaborate with our members of the Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre engaged in range of multidisciplinary research themes including: Neuromusculoskeletal Function through the Ages; Extreme Environments; Amputee Mobility; Performance and Well-Being; and Exercise Adherence and Health.

Roehampton has over twenty-five years' experience of teaching Sport Science and has run Masters level Sport Science programmes since 1997. Over this time, we have constantly embraced changes in the profession and utilised student feedback to ensure that our programmes are relevant, inspiring and of a high standard.