University of Bath invites applications for MSc Sport, Exercise Medicine programme

NEW DELHI: The application window for University of Bath’s part-time distance learning course in MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine will open in early September. The 3-5 year programme in MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine is developed by the department for health. The University of Bath’s MSc programme is designed for qualified doctors looking to develop their knowledge and clinical skills to be able to work in sports and exercise medicine.

According to a University of Bath statement, the programme is suitable for those already working in the sports and exercise medicine field as well as those looking to expand their knowledge in this field.

This programme provides practitioners a chance to study the fundamentals of being a sports doctor, functional anatomy and sporting movement analysis, sports injuries, rehabilitation, and more. Students are taught by a team who have worked at high-profile sporting events including the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World University Games.

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University of Bath MSc Sport, Exercise Medicine programme: Application Deadline

This session, as per a university statement, starts with an online induction on September 21, 22. Applications for courses starting in 2024 will open in early September.

Eligibility Criteria for MSc Sport, Exercise Medicine

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery and should be a qualified medical doctor with full unrestricted registration with the General Medical Council equivalent of their country (in the case of India this is their State Medical Council). Applicants should also have a minimum of one year’s work experience as a qualified and registered doctor before enrolment and should supply a copy of their medical license and details of how this can be confirmed online (if applicable).

Candidates should submit a short personal statement outlining qualifications and experience, motivations for joining the course, and how they will use the degree. The English language requirements are a minimum of either a 6.5 IELTS score with no less than 6.0 in all components, a Pearson Test of English Academic - 62 with no less than 59 in any element or a TOEFL IBT - 90 overall with a minimum of 21 in all 4 components.