Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc

Program Overview

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Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc

Overview

Designed specifically for students from a non-clinical background, Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine allows you to specialise in the theory of managing sports injuries and illnesses, exploring the relationship between exercise and health, and get real-life experience in the field.

Course Details

• Duration: Full-time: 12 months, Part-time: Up to 48 months
• Start Date: September 2026
• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• International Fees: To be confirmed
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 in a relevant degree subject like sports science, human biology, epidemiology or human nutrition

Course Content

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Common sporting injuries: An evidence base (20 credits)
  • Management of Athletes’ Musculoskeletal Health (20 credits)
  • Physical Activity in Health and Disease (20 credits)
  • Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Sports Injury Anatomy (20 credits)
  • Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
• Optional Modules:
  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition (20 credits)
  • Theoretical Foundations of Rehabilitation (20 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching Methods:
  • Lectures
  • Prosection
  • Practical classes
  • Placements
  • Workshops
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • eLearning
  • Journal club
  • Computer workshops
  • Research projects
• Assessment Methods:
  • Exams
  • Objective structured clinical exams
  • Vlog
  • Dissertation
  • Presentations
  • Essays
  • Viva voce

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK Students:
  • 2:1 in a relevant degree subject
  • Work experience with a sports team or physiotherapists is desirable
• EU/International Students:
  • 2:1 in a relevant degree subject
  • IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
  • Work experience with a sports team or physiotherapists is desirable

Funding

• Postgraduate Funding: Available for high-achieving international scholars
• Scholarships: Available for students who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers

Careers

• Career Progression: 78.4% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Placement Opportunities: Available at large scale events, including the Montane Lakeland Ultramarathon and British University and College Sport (BUCS) sporting events

Fees

• Qualification: MSc
• Home/UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Additional Costs

• Equipment: Students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Travel: Necessary for some placements, with costs varying depending on the location
• Accommodation: Students will need to factor in the cost of accommodation during placements

Related Courses

• Clinical Nutrition MSc: Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, designed for graduates in human nutrition, clinical nutrition and related health profession degrees
• Sports and Exercise Medicine MSc: Specialise in managing sports injuries and illnesses, exploring the relationship between exercise and health, and get real life experience in the field

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc program is designed for students with a non-clinical background. It allows students to specialize in the theory of managing sports injuries and illnesses, explore the relationship between exercise and health, and gain real-life experience in the field.

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Objectives:

• Provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage sports injuries and illnesses
• Explore the relationship between exercise and health
• Provide students with real-life experience in the field of sports medicine

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Program Description:

The program includes special training courses in CPR, first aid, taping, and sports massage. Students will have the opportunity to provide real pitch-side emergency care at UoN sport events and receive teaching from leading clinicians, research scientists, and sports and exercise medicine experts.

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Outline:

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Course Content:

• Common sporting injuries: An evidence base
• Management of Athletes’ Musculoskeletal Health
• Physical Activity in Health and Disease
• Research Methods for Sports and Exercise Medicine
• Sports Injury Anatomy
• Project and Dissertation

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Course Structure:

The program takes place over three semesters: autumn, spring, and summer. Taught modules are usually delivered in the autumn and spring semesters with the summer used for the research project (preparation for this will take place during the autumn and spring semesters). However, this will depend on the mode of study.

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Course Schedule:

Students will take all of the compulsory modules and choose from two of the optional modules for a total of 180 credits.

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Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Objective structured clinical exams
• Vlog
• Dissertation
• Presentations
• Essays
• Viva voce

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Teaching:

Teaching is face-to-face, supported by online materials and independent study. Practical teaching will take place in the clinical skills suites and in the dissection room (module dependent). Along with more traditional classroom-based lectures and/or tutorials.

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Faculty:

Students will be taught by leading clinicians, research scientists, and sports and exercise medicine experts.

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Unique Approaches:

• Students will have the opportunity to provide real pitch-side emergency care at UoN sport events.
• Students will receive special training courses in CPR, first aid, taping, and sports massage.

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Careers:

Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including:

• Sports teams
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Research institutions

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Other:

• The program is accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
• The program is offered full-time or part-time.
• The program is taught at the University of Nottingham's School of Medicine.

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Qualification

| MSc | 10,500 | 26,250