Program Overview

MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine

The MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine program at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed for qualified doctors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths with clinical experience. The program focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sport and exercise-related medical conditions and injuries.

Course Overview

The program is delivered at Manchester Metropolitan University, with the majority of teaching taking place at The Manchester Institute of Health and Performance (MIHP), a specialist facility that combines cutting-edge diagnostics and facilities, education, and research and development across sport science and medicine. Students will have the opportunity to use world-class facilities, including the environmental chamber, 3D performance capture hall, and laboratory spaces for specialist exercise testing.

Course Structure

To gain the MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine, students must complete 180 credits at Level 7. The program consists of core and option modules, including:

• Exercise Physiology: This module covers the physiological responses and adaptations of the body that occur with exercise training and performance.
• Project in Sport and Exercise Medicine: This module enables students to produce a scholarly piece of work that demonstrates the application of knowledge learned during the Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Medicine module.
• Option modules:
  • Radiology in Musculoskeletal Practice
  • The Sports Team Physician
  • Rehabilitation in Sport
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine Upper Quadrant
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine Lower Quadrant

Study and Assessment

The program is available full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years). The study pattern consists of:

• Full-time: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 0% placement; 75% independent study
• Part-time: 25% lectures, seminars, or similar; 0% placement; 75% independent study

Assessment methods include:

• Full-time: 70% coursework; 30% practical; 0% examination
• Part-time: 70% coursework; 30% practical; 0% examination

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold:

• An MBChB (MBBS) or equivalent
• A degree in physiotherapy (normally 2.2 or above) or a graduate diploma in physiotherapy together with evidence of an approved and relevant post-qualification education
• A degree in Osteopathy (M Ost (Hons), normally 2.2 or above)
• 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.

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students: Full-time fee £10,250 per year; Part-time fee £1,709 per 30 credits
• EU and non-EU international students: Full-time fee £20,000 per year; Part-time fee £3,334 per 30 credits

Careers Support and Prospects

The program is designed to deliver specialist advice and skills to manage elite athletes and sports people of all abilities recovering from illness, injury, or managing long-term conditions. Graduates can expect to find employment in various roles, including sports medicine, physiotherapy, and osteopathy.

Additional Information

The program is part of the Department of Health Professions at Manchester Met, which has strong collaborations with high-profile sporting bodies in the region, including football, rugby, and water polo. The department is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a focus on student-centered learning and research-informed teaching.