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As the nation's first and longest-running Sports and Exercise Medicine MSc program, this course enhances your ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while advancing your clinical expertise. Our curriculum combines rigorous academic training with hands-on patient care to strengthen both your knowledge and practical abilities. You'll learn from leading clinician-scientists who regularly treat elite performers, gaining valuable experience alongside physicians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and other sports medicine specialists. With our global reputation in Sports and Exercise Medicine research, you'll have opportunities to study diverse athletic populations and dancers, tailoring your research to specific areas of interest. The program's strong academic output is evidenced by numerous student publications in respected peer-reviewed journals. Housed within Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the William Harvey Research Institute, our Centre benefits from connections to two prestigious teaching hospitals - St Bartholomew's and The Royal London - both renowned for their contributions to medical advancement. Our graduates pursue diverse career paths, from PhD research to specialized sports medicine roles worldwide. Notable alumni include Chief Medical Officers for Team GB at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games, as well as for the Greek team during the 2004 Athens Olympics.
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject. The course is aimed at qualified doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths. Applicants need at least one year of clinical experience. If you are a physiotherapist with an overseas qualification, you must be registered with the Health Professions Council. IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall including 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening. TOEFL: 92 overall including 21 in Writing and Speaking, 18 in Reading and 17 in Listening.