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Sports Injury Management – (M.Sc.)
University of Brighton
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,030 - ≈ € 12,804 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Brighton / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This is an exciting time for medical practitioners who wish to work in sports medicine. The awarding of the Olympics to London in 2012 and the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow in 2014 have led to an increase in awareness of this area of clinical practise.
The MSc in Sports Injury Management has been designed to address the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by a health professional wishing to pursue a career in sports medicine. The aim of the course is to enhance your understanding of the management of sports injuries from diagnosis, through rehabilitation to return to sport. In addition, this course aims to give you the opportunity to enhance your analytical, evaluative and assessment skills to help reach your personal and professional potential.
Career and progression opportunities
There is an increasing demand for qualified, experienced health professionals to work in sports medicine at all levels. This course is designed to assist you to gain the theoretical and practical skills which will allow you to help meet this demand.
Contents
Course structure
The course comprises a total of six modules - one research methods module, three core modules and two optional modules. Most modules are delivered intensively over one week. All masters-level students will also complete a dissertation. Options can be chosen to suit your profession and areas of personal interest.
Areas of study
You will explore topics like anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, injury mechanism and diagnosis, management of acute injuries, and rehabilitation and return to sport.
Syllabus
Core modules
Management of Lower Quadrant Sporting Injuries
Management of Upper Quadrant Sporting Injuries
Topical Issues in the Management of Sports Injuries
Research Methods
Analysis of Function
Practise Development through Work-based Learning
Foot and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Pathology and Clinical Biomechanics
Exercise in Rehabilitation
Options
Optional modules may also come from those listed above or from the Graduate Programme in Health and Social Science. In addition, the following modules are available from the graduate programme in Chelsea School:
Physiological Profiling for the Athlete/Client/Patient
Health and Performance Profiling in Sport and Exercise Science
Exercise Metabolism and Environmental Stress.
IELTS
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For non-native speakers of English: IELTS at least 6.5 overall, 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification.
Degree and/or experience: Applicants will normally hold an appropriate honours degree in their professional area, or equivalent overseas qualification. Those without a first degree but with a diploma qualification may be considered. Normally at least a year of post-registration work experience in the clinical field.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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