Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc
Provided by University of Nottingham School of Medicine
About the course
Course overview
Designed specifically for students from a non-clinical background, Applied Sport and Exercise Medicine allows you to specialise in the theory of managing sports injuries and illnesses, exploring the relationship between exercise and health, and get real-life experience in the field.
As part of the course, you'll receive special training courses to allow you to do CPR and first aid as well as taping and sports massage.
We want you to be able to go where you want to in your career, whether that be working in a sports team or doing research. We'll help you get there with placements at real sporting events throughout your time with us and teaching from leading clinicians, research scientists, and sports and exercise medicine experts.
Course content
Gain the knowledge and skills in sports medicine, epidemiology, the relationship between physical activity and health, and the management of sports injuries and illnesses. You'll also learn the theory of how to manage musculoskeletal health as part of a team, and about common sporting injuries and research skills.
The course takes place over three semesters: autumn, spring, and summer. Taught modules are usually delivered in the autumn and spring semesters with the summer used for the research project (preparation for this will take place during the autumn and spring semesters). However, this will depend on your mode of study.
You'll take all of the compulsory modules and choose from two of the optional modules for a total of 180 credits.
Fees
| Qualification | MSc |
|---|---|
| Home / UK | £11,250 |
| International | £28,200 |
Additional information for international students
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses such as accommodation and travel to placements and teaching.
You should be able to access the books and resources you need for the course through our libraries. However, you may wish to purchase your own copies or get specific books which may cost up to £80 each.
Travel is necessary for some placements, as not all are held in Nottingham. You'll be assigned to a university sports team at the start of the academic year. If you wish to travel with them to away games (which is optional), you'll usually be able to travel for free on the athletes’ bus.
We always cover the cost of travel and accommodation (camping) for our placement to the Lake District in the summer. Where we cover one of the UK’s premier Ultra Marathon events. You may incur additional costs for food and drink (if you don’t take your own with you).
You may also incur costs if you decide, with your supervisor, to submit your research work to an academic conference. If you're accepted as a presenter, you'll need to register for the conference, travel there, and usually an overnight stay is required. We do have a bursary scheme that you can apply for to cover some/all of these costs if your work is accepted at such a conference.
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| Start date | Venue | |
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| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |