We are pleased to announce that the iBSc Sport & Exercise Medicine, delivered at ISEH and led by UCL, will become open to external medical students from UK medical schools. Applications open from late February.
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Programme Overview
Core modules:
- Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Medicine
- Research Methods and Project Initiation
- Injury Management and Rehabilitation
Optional modules (choose two):
- Work Placement
- Sport & Exercise Performance Optimisation
- Exercise Neuroscience
Dissertation: Students will complete an in-depth research project under expert supervision.
Why choose this iBSc?
This programme offers a unique opportunity to study the scientific foundations of Sport and Exercise Medicine, one of the newest medical specialties. Teaching is delivered by a leading team of academics working in elite sport and research.
Students will develop expertise in:
- The scientific basis, evidence and practical skills in exercise prescription and promotion for chronic disease prevention and management.
- Principles of musculoskeletal and sports injuries covering relevant anatomy and physiology, aetiology and mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment.
- Clinical examination of the musculoskeletal system and biomechanical assessment.
- Fundamental exercise physiology relating to health, disease and sporting performance. Designing effective strength and conditioning programs, as well as conducting and interpreting Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests.
- Tissue healing principles underlying exercise prescription and rehabilitation of injuries relating to bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon and ligaments.
- Practical application of the research process, including ethics, data protection, robust methodology, medical statistics, and development of skills in presenting work at medical conferences and scientific writing in medical journals.
Meet the programme team:
The programme is delivered by an expert teaching team working at the forefront of elite sport and academia:
Programme Director:
- Dr Flaminia Ronca (Exercise Neuroscience)
Lecturers in Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences:
- Joseph Warwick (Strength & Conditioning and Tactical Athletes)
- Dr Terun Desai (Nutrition and Physiology)
- Dr Nathan Riding (Sports Cardiology)
- Dr Kate Rattley (Physiology and Female Health)
- Mr Paul Thawley (Elite Sport Physiotherapy)
- Prof Guido Orgs (Dance Neuroscience)
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed year 2 MBBS, this does not have to specifically be at UCL, and international students will be considered.
Please direct any questions regarding your eligibility or application to medicaladmissions@ucl.ac.uk
Learn more & apply here when applications open (late February)
