Sport and Exercise Medicine MSc

at University of Leeds

This Masters is available as both a one year full time course and as a two year part time course, giving you the flexibility to adapt the course to suit your needs. Course attendance is approximately two days at the University per month (Wednesdays), plus clinic and club placements which you’ll arrange via provided contacts.
 

During your studies you’ll focus on the following areas:
 

• Functional sports anatomy and clinical assessment.

• Musculoskeletal medicine and sports injuries.

• The sport and exercise medicine practitioner.

• Exercise physiology, health and sports nutrition.

• Physical activity, health and exercise prescription.

• Project work and dissertation.
   

In your first semester, you will attend a University two-day immediate care in sport course and arrange MSK clinics and club placements to give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge through practical experience.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Functional Sports Anatomy and Clinical Assessment    
• Musculoskeletal Medicine and Sport Injuries    
• The Sport and Exercise Medicine Practitioner I    
• Exercise Physiology, Health and Sports Nutrition    
• Physical Activity, Health and Exercise Prescription   
• The Sport and Exercise Medicine Practitioner II   
• Project Work and Dissertation    

Applicants should normally have at least a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent), in a related discipline. Currently, we are accepting candidates with degrees in medicine, physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation/training, podiatry or osteopathy. Appropriate professional registration should also be held with the GMC, Health and Care Professions Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers. Applicants without professional registration with the GMC, Health and Care Professions Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers are required to have at least one year of relevant post-graduation clinical experience. All applicants should be able to demonstrate clear potential for benefiting from the programme.
 

This course is also available as an intercalated option to students studying Medicine who have completed three years of a UK medical degree. In order to apply, you will need to submit evidence of appropriate experience and interest. Find out more about the intercalation application process on the intercalation website.
 

Next steps

• we process your application

• we inform you of our decision

• if we make you an offer, you respond by accepting, declining or deferring.

Applications without all of the following will not be considered:

• completed online application form (for Taught Postgraduate Study)

• a completed supporting statement that must include:

  • Examples of your aspirations, and commitment to a specialty career in Sport and Exercise Medicine.

  • A plan for completion of the course (your time available/schedule).

  • Evidence of your identified funding route.

  • Reasons why you wish to study this particular course.
     

• full CV

• transcript of degree examination marks achieved to date

• copy of final degree certificate (if completed)

• evidence of English language qualification (non-native English speakers only)

• copy of passport (if an overseas student)
   

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Fees

• UK: £12,750 (total)
• International: £24,750 (total)

As outlined in the recent publication ‘Science Industry Partnership: Skills Strategy 2025’, there is a demand for the skills that you will develop on this programme. Upon completion of this programme, you’ll be well-placed to undertake a PhD in this field. Through support with your clinical mentor on the course, a range of opportunities will be made available