MMedSc Sports and Exercise Medicine

at University College Cork

Students take CORE modules to the value of 80 credits as follows:
 

• SX6011   Sports Injuries I (10 credits)

• SX6012   Sports Injuries II (10 credits)

• SX6010   Exercise, Physiology & Prescription (10 credits)

• SX6013   Exercise as Medicine (Chronic disease management) (10 credits)

• SX6014   Health promotion strategies (5 credits)

• SX6019* Research Methods in Sports and Exercise Medicine (5 credits)

• SX6015   Dissertation in Sports & Exercise Medicine (30 credits)
   

*In Accordance with UCC`s policy for Recognition of Prior Learning students who have completed a relevant University research methods module, at similar NFQ level, do not have to complete SX6019 upon documented evidence that the module has been taken within the last 5 years.
 

Students take ELECTIVE modules to the value of 10 credits (15 credits if not taking SX6019 as core) over two years, from the following:

• SX6016 Advanced Rehabilitation for Injuries (5 credits)

• SX6017 Team Medicine (5 credits)

• SX6018 Independent Study (5 credits)

• SX6020 Standard Approach to Field Emergencies Level 2 (5 credits)
   

Note: A minimum of 5 students is required to run elective modules

Applicants for the MMedSc (Sports and Exercise Medicine) will be required to hold either:
 

• An Honours Medical qualification of the NUI or an equivalent institution, and to be in good standing with their national regulatory body, e.g. the Irish Medical Council or its equivalent OR

• A Second Class Honours Grade I or higher in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Physiotherapy, and membership of /or eligible to be a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists;

• Applicants who do not meet the normal academic or experience requirements may also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee. Admission of such applicants will be subject to the approval of the College of Medicine and Health Executive Committee;

• Selection will be based on academic achievement and relevant work experience. Some applicants who do not fulfil the usual entry requirements may be invited for an interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme;

• Acceptance of a candidate into the programme is subject to Garda Vetting.
   

  Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations
  
  The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
   

  There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.
  
  IELTS*    

   

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

• TOEFL iBT    
   

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The EU fee for this course is Full-time fee €10,130; Part-time fee: €5,130 (Year 1) and €5,000 (Year 2).
 

The Non-EU fee for this course is Full-time Fee: €21,500 .

Graduates of this programme will be able to pursue careers in the allied healthcare professions, become involved in a wide range of sport and exercise-related activities from General Practice and consultants in Sports Medicine to the provision of medical care for athletes and teams as well as exercise specialists for the provision of exercise medicine services within the HSE. Medical graduates will be eligible to apply for the higher specialist training programme of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine. Graduates may also pursue a career in higher education and research.