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Sports Injury Management
MSc (PGCert PGDip)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year min, 2 years max

    Part-time: 2 years min, 3 years max for PGCERT

    Part-time: 2-3 years min, 4 years max for PGDIP

    Part-time: 2-3 years min, 6 years max for MA

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    Professional accreditation

    There is no requirement for professional accreditation for this course, however it has been written to fulfil the requirements for academic study for Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists In Sports Medicine accreditation.

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS at least 6.5 overall, 6.0 in writing, or equivalent qualification.

    Degree and/or experience:
    normally an appropriate honours degree in their professional area, or equivalent overseas qualification. All candidates are normally expected to have at least one year of relevant post-registration work experience, working with sporting injuries in the clinical field.

  • Course content

    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
    Exercise Metabolism and Environmental Stress.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    Sports Injury Management (MSc) (Full time)  [L2BH030]
    UK/EU (Full Time)4,320 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)7,700 GBP
    International (Full Time)11,000 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Eastbourne

    Eastbourne is a thriving town which offers traditional seaside attractions, modern nightlife, good shopping and a wide range of sporting activities. It’s one of the sunniest places in the UK.

    Our Eastbourne campus is located at the foot of the South Downs National Park, about ten minutes walk from the seafront and 20 minutes from the pier and Eastbourne town centre. Almost 3,000 students are based here.

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    Living in Eastbourne

    Eastbourne’s buzzing university community and compact town gives it a laid back and friendly feel. The town combines the traditional seaside attractions with modern nightlife, a wide range of sporting activities and an exciting arts scene.

    Social scene

    The student community in Eastbourne ensures it has a thriving social scene, with dedicated student nights at many of the town’s pubs and clubs. Eastbourne’s expanding nightlife includes trendy cocktail bars, laid-back country pubs and modern nightclubs.

    Fireworks over the pier

    Arts

    The striking Towner contemporary art museum in Eastbourne features international exhibitions as well as a permanent art collection. Eastbourne's six theatres give you a chance to see West End musicals, touring shows, live music and comedy.

    The Towner contemporary art museum

    Sports

    Eastbourne has long been the home of pre-Wimbledon tennis tournaments at Devonshire Park. Eastbourne also hosts an extreme sports festival and the Beachy Head Marathon that takes place across the South Downs National Park.

    Eastbourne Extreme sports festival

  • Career 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.

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Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences
This course is part of our Graduate Programme in Health and Social Sciences. The programme allows you to sign up for one module at a time and build your qualification as you go. It also gives you access to a range of interdisciplinary modules across a broad selection of health and social science subjects. Find out more

 

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