Program Overview
The Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MScPostgraduate Diploma at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 13 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MScPostgraduate Diploma programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 13 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MScPostgraduate Diploma programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) is awarded with successful completion of six 20 credit masters level modules.
- Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine (Football) 1
- Sports Medicine (Football) 2
- Neuromuscular Adaption to Training
- Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice (20 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A BSc/BA Honours degree or equivalent, normally first or upper second class Honours degree for physiotherapists / MBChB for doctors.\xc2\xa0
- Documented evidence post qualification experience of practice within a sporting context.\xc2\xa0
- Supporting evidence of appropriate Continuing Professional Development during this post qualification experience.\xc2\xa0
- Letter of support from employer.
- English to IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or TOEFL Internet based 88 overall with no less than no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, 21 in Writing.
All applicants will be interviewed, either face to face or by conference call.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-05
- Language English
- Duration 13 months