MSc/PgD/PgC
COURSE OVERVIEW
This unique postgraduate programme seeks to educate medical doctors, chartered physiotherapists and osteopaths in the field of sport and exercise medicine. During the programme you will be lectured by highly qualified experts in sport and exercise medicine and sport and exercise science on the latest academic and practical developments in the field. The postgraduate programme provides students with a wide breadth of knowledge across sport and exercise medicine and the necessary skills to apply theory into practice. The programme provides doctors, physiotherapists and osteopaths interested in sport and exercise medicine with: → The necessary scientific background knowledge to appreciate the issues arising in the field of sport and exercise medicine. → Up-to-date training in modern methods of diagnosing and treating sports injuries, including emergency care. → The necessary skills and knowledge to provide advice on the prevention of sports injuries. → An introduction to research appropriate to the field of sport and exercise medicine. → Opportunities to learn about the theory and application of sport and exercise science in a sporting context. → The opportunity to build upon previous research experience. → An opportunity to undertake a piece of discipline related research activity as exemplified by the dissertation project. The full-time course will include attachments to sporting teams for students to gain experience and insight into working within a multidisciplinary team in a high-level sporting environment.
CARDIFF SCHOOL OF SPORT
Sport & Exercise Medicine
Place of study: Cardiff School of Sport Cyncoed
Course length: 1 year full-time or up to 3 years part-time Entry requirements: Applicants must either have chartered physiotherapy status; successful completion of an undergraduate medical studies degree; or registered as an osteopath and possess membership to the HCPC, GMC or GOsC as appropriate. In addition, applicants will have to demonstrate an interest in sport and exercise medicine. Fees: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees Course contact: Yvonne Saker ysaker@cardiffmet.ac.uk
EMPLOYABILITY & CAREERS
This programme is for medical doctors; chartered physiotherapists and osteopaths who want to develop their expertise in sport and exercise medicine. It offers unique opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams to gain improved understanding of all other disciplines within sport and exercise medicine.
Full course profile: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/ postgraduate
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