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MSc Sports Medicine

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    1 year full-time, 2.5 years part-time

Course Description

Want to be a leader in Sports Medicine who engages with evidence-based practice to deliver safe and effective care to those engaging in sport and physical activity? The MSc Sports Medicine includes a contemporary collection of modules which offers options to suit General Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Sports Rehabilitators – enabling them to develop advanced clinical reasoning skills. This flexible course has been developed with feedback from clinical partners and alumni. Optional modules include Injection Therapy or Concussion; two modules unique to our course which will allow you to develop specialist skills to enhance your role as a Sports Medicine professional.

You’ll be taught by staff and researchers who have worked in the field of Sports Medicine from grass roots sports to National team level. Lecturers from Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Sport, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences will work concurrently to deliver modules making the most from each of the speciality disciplines.

Entry Requirements

Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements:

  • Must hold MChB (MBBS) qualification or relevant professional qualification for example in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation. Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis.
  • Be actively engaged in or access clinical experience in a Sports and Exercise Medicine practice in order to support learning within the programme.
  • Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS 6.5).
  • Students who have completed a minimum of 3 years MBChB or MBBS are also eligible to apply.

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Module Details

Semester 1
Advanced injury assessment and management
Emergency Medical Management in Individual/Team Sports
Contemporary issues in sport and exercise sciences

Injection Therapy
OR
Managing Concussion, Head and Neck Injuries in Sport


Semester 2
Introduction to sports Psychology
Physical activity in health and disease
Research Methods for Sport

Semester 3
Dissertation

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