Postgraduate degrees in Sport and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Gain the knowledge and skills to combat global challenges. Our flexible degrees will provide you with the practical experience and enhanced skills necessary to make an impact in your chosen field.

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Sport and Musculoskeletal Medicine

Go to the next level

Are you looking to advance your career and stay on the cutting-edge of a rapidly developing field? Our flexible postgraduate programmes are designed to offer you the chance to learn in a unique practitioner-led environment. Tailor your time to suit your schedule and apply what you learn to any physical activity, sporting event or primary care.

This is your opportunity to study alongside a multi-disciplinary team of the UK’s leading doctors, physiotherapists and sports therapists. Join a cohort of healthcare practitioners and learn from your peers alongside strong tutor support, networking opportunities and senior clinician mentorship.

Suitable for applicants in full-time employment or those looking to study full time, our courses have been designed for you to begin or progress your career as a medical doctor, physiotherapist, sport therapist, osteopathy healthcare professionals and more.

Choose from our Sport and Exercise MSc or Musculoskeletal Medicine PGCert programme to find what best fits your interests and goals. All of our programmes offer:

  • Strong emphasis on the development of technical skills
  • Instruction by field-leading specialists
  • Hands-on training where applicable
  • Flexible teaching activities
  • Careers advice and mentorship
  • Extensive employment opportunities

Masters courses

Discover the differences between our Masters programmes and find out which course best aligns with your interests and career goals. Please check the individual course pages for early deadlines.

Apply what you learn to any physical activity, exercise or sporting event that requires qualified SEM cover. Many professional sports clubs now expect healthcare professionals to have undergone structured training programmes to a Masters level.

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine is a rapidly developing field practised by clinicians such as general practitioners and allied healthcare professionals. This course will provide you with everything you need to begin or progress your career in MSK.

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University life

Hear from one of our leading experts and discover more of what you will be doing on this Masters programme.

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Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate, mature, or international student, we are here to support your transition into university life.

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Enjoy access to high speed 3D cameras, body composition tools, or ECG and other signal processing type set-ups.

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Testimonials

"The flexibility offered to me was instrumental in me completing the course."

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"The network that I developed from the people I met at UoL on the sport and exercise medicine Master's has shaped my career and I am now working in my dream job."

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"The MSc not only provides the necessary knowledge and skills but is crucial in progressing in sport."

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