Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc / PGDip
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
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.