University of Bath invites applications for MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine course
The University of Bath will soon close applications for its 3-5 year part-time distance learning course in MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine, developed by the Department for Health. This course is designed for qualified doctors looking to develop their knowledge and clinical skills to be able to work in sports and exercise medicine. It is suitable for those already working in the sports and exercise medicine field as well as those looking to expand their knowledge in this field.
This course provides practitioners a chance to study the fundamentals of being a sports doctor, functional anatomy and sporting movement analysis, sports injuries, rehabilitation, and more. Students are taught by a team who have worked at high-profile sporting events including the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World University Games.
Application Deadline:
This session commences with an online induction on 21 and 22 September 2023. The first application deadline has already passed however, the Department is still considering late applications for 2023 entry from Indian students. Applications for courses starting in 2024 will open in early September.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery and should be a qualified medical doctor with full unrestricted registration with the General Medical Council equivalent of their country (in the case of India this is their State Medical Council). Applicants should also have a minimum of one year’s work experience as a qualified and registered doctor before enrolment and should supply a copy of their medical license and details of how this can be confirmed online (if applicable).
Candidates should submit a short personal statement outlining qualifications and experience, motivations for joining the course, and how they will use the degree. The English language requirements are a minimum of either a 6.5 IELTS score with no less than 6.0 in all components, a Pearson Test of English Academic – 62 with no less than 59 in any element or a TOEFL IBT – 90 overall with a minimum of 21 in all 4 components.
As the course has a distance-learning format many aspects will be carried out remotely, with some online self-paced learning. The course also holds two in-person residential weeks which include practical learning and assessment. The first is an optional residential week in Bath with a sports science focus. The second residential week is optional and has a clinical focus. Other forms of learning include seminars, tutorials, and workshops. Students are assessed through coursework, essays, seminars, and written examinations. In addition to theoretical and practical lessons, students also design and carry out a research project toward the end of the course. Fees for this course are currently £7,425 per year with an annual fee of £3,310 for the research phase.
MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine graduates are well-placed to conduct clinical practice in sports settings in a wide variety of sports medicine-related roles, for example, careers working with national or international athletes and sports teams at the highest level.
Recent Department for Health graduates have gone on to work for leading sports-related organizations, including FIFA Medical Department, The Premier League, UEFA, Manchester United FC, and The FA.
Find out more about MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-2023/taught-postgraduate-courses/msc-sport-and-exercise-medicine-part-time-distance-learning/