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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
10 months
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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
10 months
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Our innovative Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MSc is aimed at physiotherapists and doctors either working, or aspiring to work, in elite sports such as football.
The overall aim of the programme is to enable exploration and critical evaluation of exercise and sports medicine in elite sport. Clinical reasoning skills will be developed throughout the duration of the course. While considering the clinical effectiveness and holistic management of varied clinical presentations.
Exploration of theoretical knowledge through case studies, practical sessions and seminars will be used to develop specialist knowledge within the field of Sports Medicine.
The modules cover a wide range of topics, from injury/illness prevention, assessment and diagnosis of sport injuries/illnesses through to rehabilitation and return to play. Topics will help students to gain insight into the roles and importance of the wider interdisciplinary team within elite sport. The programme offers a flexible approach with the structure to work around your professional commitments.
Careers
The Careers Network also have subject specific careers consultants and advisers for each College so you can be assured the information you receive will be relevant to your subject area. They also have a dedicated careers website for international students where you can find useful resources and information.
Physiotherapists: A BSc/BA Honours degree or equivalent. The degree should normally be a pre-registration Physiotherapy degree qualification. Medical Doctors: A Medical degree - BMBS, BM, MBChB. The degree should normally be a first or upper second-class Honours degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,855 per year
Students from Domestic
UK students: max. £12,855 PGDip
£24,269 per year
Students from EU
International students: max. £24,269 PGDip
£24,269 per year
Students from International
International students: max. £24,269 PGDip
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