MSc (Sports & Exercise Medicine)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Key facts
Entry requirements
Applicants must be medical graduates of the NUI or another University acceptable to the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences. Graduates will be expected to have a minimum of one year post-registration experience
Duration:
2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2012
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: 10
Closing date:
Please see the offer round dates for further information.
Taught
Course overview
This programme is designed for medical doctors interested in sports and exercise medicine.
Programme description
The overall intention of the Masters programme is to produce a successful student with a wide breadth of knowledge across Sports & Exercise Medicine and the necessary skills to put the theory into practice.
Programme aims and objectives
The programme will provide doctors and physiotherapists with:
- The necessary scientific background knowledge to appreciate the issues arising in the field of Sports & Exercise Medicine.
- The necessary skills and knowledge to provide advice on the prevention of sports injuries.
- Up-to-date training in modern methods of assessing, diagnosing, and treating sports injuries, including emergency care.
- Opportunities to learn about the theory and application of Sports Psychology, Podiatry, Biomechanics, Sports Nutrition, Sports Pharmacology, Exercise Physiology, Fitness Assessment, and ethical issues within sport.
- An opportunity to learn about the medical applications of exercise in maintaining health and in disease.
- An introduction to research appropriate to the field of Sports & Exercise Medicine.
Course outline
The Masters programme in Sports and Exercise Medicine is a 2-year part-time programme, modular in structure made up of 2 semesters per year and 3 modules per semester (60 ECTS), with a Masters thesis (30 ECTS) submitted by the end of year two. An exit route (Postgraduate Diploma) is available after year 2 upon successful completion of all modules (60 ECTS). Lectures and clinical teaching take place in the evenings and weekends. In addition candidates attend clinics and keep a log of their attendance.
Year 1 30 ECTS
Module 1: Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Module 2: Sports Injury I
Module 3:Biomechanics
Module 4:Exercise Physiology
Module 5: Sports Injury I
Module 6:Bioinformatics and Bioethics
Year 2 30 ECTS
Module 1:Pre Existing Medical Conditions and Exercise
Module 2:Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation
Module 3:Biostatistics
Module 4:Population Health and Exercise Programming
Module 5:Medical Emergencies
Module 6:Sport, Exercise, and Performance
Thesis 30 ECTS
Coursework will be interdisciplinary and planned to align with the programme and module learning outcomes. Modules will be assessed at the end of each semester consisting of a practical skills assessment and a knowledge-based MCQ. In addition, clinical modules will be assessed using OSCE and clinical case studies. A research proposal will be submitted at the end of year one.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Short listed applicants may be called to interview and the final selection made at that point. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong sporting background, either personal involvement or recognised service provision.
Who teaches this course?
In addition to lecturers from NUIG and University of Limerick, there are contributions from the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, the Society of Orthopaedic medicine, general practitioners with an involvement in team sport, elite coaches and athletes from different sports, and consultants from University College Hospital Galway, Merlin park Hospital, Mayo General Hospital, the Bons Secours Hospital and the Galway Clinic respectively.
Find out more
Micheál Newell
T +353 91 495 940
E micheal.newell@nuigalway.ie
