MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Become part of the next generation of experts in sports medicine as you build the skills to propel yourself into a rewarding career in elite sports. Taught by staff in the world-leading School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences, this degree is perfect for healthcare practitioners aiming to thrive in elite sports. Explore the dynamic world of Sports and Exercise Medicine.

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: MSc – Minimum 13 months, maximum 6 years; PGDip - Minimum 10 months, maximum 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Sports and Exercise Medicine is awarded with successful completion of six 20 credit masters level modules. Cumulative total of 120 M level credits. Modules include LM Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, LM Sports Medicine Assessment, LM Sports Medicine Rehabilitation, LM Dissertation, LM Professional Dissertation.

Career pathways

Identifying and responding to opportunities from professional practice, our graduates are developing the knowledge, skills, and attributes that lead to exciting, rewarding, and valuable careers. Through the developments in their practice and influence, they will ensure that sport, physical activity, and rehabilitation can change the world in diverse, inclusive ways.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours Degree A minimum of 2:1 Honours Degree within a Medical or Physiotherapy discipline. You must hold a minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree in a medical discipline such as BMBS, BM, MBChB, or a 2:1 Honours BSc or BA Degree, preferably in a pre-registration Physiotherapy degree qualifications. Sports therapy/ Rehab therapy degrees will also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,790 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 32,580 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc – Minimum 13 months, maximum 6 years; PGDip - Minimum 10 months, maximum 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=LES091

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