MSc Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football)

The Exercise and Sports Medicine MSc at the University of Birmingham is designed to provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of sports medicine, exercise and health. Perfect for graduates in biological sciences, medicine, physiotherapy and sports science willing to engage in multidisciplinary training, it aims to provide skills and expertise for effective practice in the specialist field of sports and exercise medicine.Course Content: This course provides a mixture of clinical and scientific content, leveraging the expertise of a range of professionals who deliver training. The broad spectrum of subjects covered includes diagnostic and prognostic indicators, early intervention strategies, the application of emerging technologies in sports medicine, and broad strategic advances in exercise medicine.Key Modules: The MSc program involves stages 1, 2 and 3. Stage 1 provides modules in Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Pharmacology, Performance and Injury in Sports and Exercise, plus the Research Project module in Stage 3. Stage 2 elements include modules in Cardiorespiratory Health in Sports and Exercise, Advanced Performance Nutrition, Advanced Movement Analysis and a lengthy research project.Accreditations: The MSc in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) is collaboratively delivered with the Football Association (FA) and accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. This offers unique access to the National Centre at St George’s Park and Wembley.Future Careers: The course provides significant career development opportunities for physicians, physiotherapists and allied health professionals working in the field of sports medicine. Additionally, for these graduates, the program can also bolster opportunities in research and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.