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How do you support athletes back into competition? How can medical professionals assist elite athletes on their journey to recovery? How can you minimise injury in an older athlete?
Designed for qualified doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths with clinical experience, you’ll study the prevention, diagnosis and management of sport and exercise related medical conditions and injuries.
The majority of this course is delivered at Manchester Metropolitan University, and you’ll have the opportuni...
1 year full-time
Jimi Osinaike“Aside from the fantastic facilities available for teaching, the quality of lecturers has amazed me. I have had the opportunity to be taught and also interact with team doctors and physiotherapists from top Premier League Football Clubs. This has enabled me to understand real and practical perspectives on sport and exercise medicine within a professional environment."
MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine
To gain MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine, you’ll need to complete 180 credits at Level 7.
Whether you've already made your decision about what you want to study, or you're just considering whether postgraduate study is right for you, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about postgraduate student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
These typical entry requirements may be subject to change for the 2025/26 academic year. Please check back for further details.
The course is aimed at qualified doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths.
Applicants should hold:
An MBChB (MBBS) or equivalent.
or
A degree in physiotherapy (normally 2.2 or above)/a graduate diploma in physiotherapy together with evidence of an approved and relevant post qualification education.
or
A degree in Osteopathy (M Ost (Hons), normally 2.2 or above).
and
Two years’ clinical experience.
All students applying for the course will usually be required to have two years’ clinical experience, but the final decision on an applicant’s suitability will be made at interview.
Applicants will be interviewed or have their application carefully scrutinised in order to establish the relevance of the course to their learning needs, the necessary commitment to learning and where appropriate, support from their manager / employer. Interviews may be conducted in person or virtually or telephone.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
The course accepts requests for the accreditation of prior learning in line with Manchester Met's Policy for the Recognition of Prior Learning.
Full-time fee: £10,250 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Full-time fee: £20,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A masters qualification typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits, and an MFA 300 credits. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of study provided the course is completed in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Optional estimate: £400
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, you may choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print your assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
On this course, you’ll develop the knowledge to deliver specialist advice and skills to manage elite athletes and sportspeople of all abilities recovering from illness, injury or managing long-term conditions.
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