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This program is designed for physiotherapists and osteopaths. As the nation's first and most established postgraduate program in Sports and Exercise Medicine, it boasts an impressive legacy. The curriculum focuses on comprehensive athlete care and encouraging physical activity among the general public. This program will: Equip you with fundamental Sports and Exercise Medicine principles and techniques. Provide expertise in evaluating sports injuries, exploring treatment alternatives, and recognizing exercise's physiological and psychological advantages as a health intervention. Facilitate ongoing clinical interactions with athletes. Connect you with distinguished guest lecturers specializing in Sports Medicine. Hold MACP (Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) accreditation. Being the UK's longest-running Sports and Exercise Medicine postgraduate program, this pathway earned MACP recognition in 2020. It enhances multidisciplinary teamwork abilities while advancing medical expertise. Academic pursuits will bolster your confidence, complemented by hands-on patient care. Instruction comes from our faculty of renowned clinician-scientists who regularly treat elite athletes. Through this collaborative field, you'll gain experience working alongside physicians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and other sports medicine professionals. Career opportunities Program graduates have pursued PhD studies, specialized sports medicine roles, and leadership positions worldwide. Notable alumni include Chief Medical Officers for Team GB at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics/Paralympics, as well as for the Greek team during the 2004 Athens Games.
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.