Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc / PGDip

MSc / PGDipPostgraduateHealth Sciences
Part Time Available

Course Highlights

  • A degree to suit you
  • Flexible study to fit around your personal commitments
  • World-class facilities
  • Distinguished research and teaching staff

What You'll Study

At the University of Birmingham, Dubai, research and teaching go hand in hand. You will experience multiple teaching and learning methods throughout the course which will be supported by self-directed learning. Lecture Tutorial Seminar 1:1 Supervision Mixed teaching methods – learn through lectures, tutorials and seminars as well as practical skills training and 1:1 supervision. Interactive and collaborative teaching – all learning will be centred around contemporary evidence-based musculoskeletal sports practice. You will benefit from reflective and problem-solving approaches. Assessments vary across modules. You will undertake written and oral case reports, practical assessments and you will write up a research study.

Modules

  • Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice20 credits
  • Creating and Applying Evidence20 credits
  • Dissertation60 credits
  • Sports Medicine Assessment20 credits
  • Sports Medicine Rehabilitation20 credits

You must choose two modules (40 credits) from the following list:

  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1: Lower Quadrant20 credits
  • Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2: Upper Quadrant20 credits
  • Innovation in Professional Development20 credits
  • Leadership and Management in Global Health20 credits
  • Mixed Methods Research Design20 credits
  • Work Based Continuing Professional Development20 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: 2:1 Honours Degree in undergraduate MBBS or (pre-registration) Physiotherapy qualification. You must also have registration either as medical doctor or practicing physiotherapist in the country where you are currently/have been practicing. You will also need to submit the following documentation in support of your application: Supporting evidence of appropriate continuing professional development (CPD) Two academic/employer references Transcripts of degree (certified and translated into English if appropriate) Personal statement English language requirement If you meet the entry criteria, you will be invited to an in-person/online interview to discuss your motivations and eligibility for the programme.
English: To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English. Many applicants do this by submitting a recent IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE result, or by completing a Presessional English course. The level of English language proficiency required varies depending on your level of study and subject area. You can view the full English language requirements, including accepted tests and required scores, on our entry requirements page for the Dubai campus.

Careers

Identifying and responding to opportunities from professional practice, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes that lead to exciting, rewarding, and valuable careers. Through the developments in practice and influence, you will ensure that sport, physical activity, and rehabilitation can change the world in diverse and inclusive ways. Typical career pathways include working in elite sport full or part-time. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science / Postgraduate Diploma

Start Date

September 2026

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Health Sciences

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 139,173/yr

Tuition for September 2026 entry: AED 139,173 per year. To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. Ask us a question If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please speak to our team. Speak to our admissions team Apply directly through the University of Birmingham Dubai Admissions portal (not UCAS); there is no application fee. A non-refundable AED 5,000 tuition deposit is payable on accepting an offer and is deducted from your fees. Decisions are usually issued within 10 working days.

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