Podiatric Sports Medicine PGDip

Program Overview

The Podiatric Sports Medicine PGDip at Queen Mary University of London equips qualified podiatrists with advanced skills in sports medicine through a blended learning approach. The program covers research methods, advanced clinical practice, injury assessment, and management principles in dance and football. Graduates are eligible for the Phillip Vasyli prize award and have pursued successful careers in sports medicine, including roles with Team Great Britain at the Olympics.

Program Outline

Podiatric Sports Medicine PGDip - Queen Mary University of London

Degree Overview:

The Podiatric Sports Medicine (PSM) programme is designed for qualified podiatrists with clinical experience and an interest in sports medicine. It is based on the philosophy that total care for the athlete requires a personal skill/expertise and a multidisciplinary approach underpinned by evidenced-based medicine. The program aims to equip students with the key skills required to critically analyse the literature and provide evidenced based interventions. Graduates of the program will be able to apply to the Phillip Vasyli prize award, which is awarded to podiatrists who have made a significant contribution to the field of sports medicine.

Outline:

Module 1: Research Methods

Module 3: Advanced Sports Injury Assessment

This module builds upon the knowledge and practical skills gained in Sports Injury Assessment. The greater complexity of the knowledge provided gives the required level of understanding for the multiple paradigms that underpin the clinical assessment and reasoning of presenting injuries and subsequent management planning.

Module 4: Principles of Injury Management in Dance and Football

This module will provide students with an understanding of the evidence based multidisciplinary approaches used in elite sport to prevent and manage injuries. These involve both expertise from medical staff as well as e.g. sports science, nutrition and psychology.

Module 5: Sports Injury Assessment

The Sports Injury Assessment module provides a sound knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of soft tissue, bones and joints.

Module 6: Sports Injury and Podiatric Assessment

This module provides an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, biomechanics and common sports injuries of the foot, ankle and lower leg. It also provides an overview of tools available for biomechanical assessment of the lower limb and covers a range of diagnostic investigations that are used, with a specific emphasis on exercise induced leg pain.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include written exams, coursework assignments, and practical exams. The modules are assessed by a wide variety of methods, including:

• written exams
• coursework (essays, case histories)
• practical exams

Teaching:

Other:

The program includes observation and applied clinic attendance, which forms an integral part of all programme routes. Students will also be assigned an Academic Adviser who will guide them in both academic and pastoral matters.

Note:

The program takes place in the SEM department of Mile End Hospital, with its own practical teaching space and lecture room facilities.

Home: £8,450 Overseas: £18,200 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Starting inSeptember 2024LocationMile EndFeesHome: £4,250 Overseas: £9,100 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Starting inSeptember 2024LocationMile EndFeesHome: £4,250 Overseas: £9,100 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years.