Course details

Summary

This certificate allows you to complete postgraduate taught courses in a diverse range of subjects that are related to health sciences.

It offers a broad range of subjects that will cater for all interests, allowing a generic personalised programme of study.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHSc) specialising in Sports Medicine, is aimed at general practitioners who wish to increase their expertise in treating athletes in their practice. In addition, it can be a launching pad for further specialisation in sports medicine which, with a rapidly expanding leisure industry, is increasingly in demand. The programme is multi-disciplinary and divided into courses on sports injuries, sports medicine, and practical clinical skills. Lecturers are chosen for their expertise in their field and for their knowledge of treating sports people.

This specialisation is offered by the School of Population Health. Courses in this specialisation are offered in a Distance learning format.

Students are required to enrol in, and complete, the following courses:

POPLPRAC 743 - Upper Limb and Spine (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 744 - Lower Limb and Physiotherapy (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 745 - Sports Medicine in the Community (15 Points)
POPLPRAC 746 - Medical Issues in Sport (15 Points)

Further study

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a health-related discipline such as health sciences, medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, or social work.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.