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This program is designed for medical professionals. As the nation's first and most prestigious Sports and Exercise Medicine postgraduate program, it boasts an impressive legacy. The curriculum focuses on comprehensive athlete care and encouraging physical activity among all populations. Through this program, you will:Develop core competencies in Sports and Exercise Medicine.Gain expertise in evaluating sports injuries, exploring treatment methods, and recognizing exercise's physiological and psychological benefits for health maintenance.Experience hands-on clinical work with athletes.Learn from distinguished guest specialists in Sports Medicine.As the UK's original Sports and Exercise Medicine MSc, this program enhances teamwork abilities while advancing medical expertise. Academic work builds confidence, while patient interactions solidify learning.Our faculty includes clinician-scientists who treat elite athletes. You'll collaborate with physicians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and other sports medicine professionals, reflecting the field's team-based nature.With our global research standing, you can study diverse athletes and dancers, tailoring research to your interests. Many students publish in respected journals, demonstrating our program's strong research quality.The Centre operates within Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the William Harvey Research Institute, which includes two renowned teaching hospitals: St Bartholomew's and The Royal London, both leaders in medical innovation.Career outcomesGraduates pursue PhDs, specialized sports medicine roles, and leadership positions worldwide. Alumni include Chief Medical Officers for Team GB at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics/Paralympics, and for Greece's team at 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.