Football Medicine in association with FIFA MSc part-time distance learning
Program Overview
This part-time online program combines structured online learning with residential events. It prepares students for careers in football medicine, ranging from grassroots to elite levels. Students benefit from the expertise of Bath University academics and FIFA's industry insights. Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work with football teams and organizations in various football medicine roles.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course combines residential events with in-depth and structured online learning facilitated by academic staff who are experts in their subject areas. Induction Attendance at our two-day in-person induction (12 to 13 September 2024) is optional. This will take place on the University of Bath campus. Residential Weeks Attendance at the January 2025 and January 2026 Residential Weeks (27 to 31 January 2025 and 26 to 30 January 2026) is compulsory. These will take place on the University of Bath campus. Semester 1 Sports Science Residential Week During the Sports Science Residential Week, you will receive face-to-face teaching to complement your distance learning study. Semester 2 FIFA residential During the FIFA residential, you will visit FIFA’s medical facilities in Zurich, Switzerland, and attend lectures and seminars delivered by FIFA medical experts. Bath You will use the university’s online learning environment, Blackboard, to access study materials, participate in online discussions, submit assignments and receive feedback from Bath academics throughout your studies. Units Applied football medicine Exercise behaviour change for population health Football medicine in practice I Football medicine in practice II Foundations of biomechanics and physiology for clinicians Psychology of sports medicine Research project The sport and exercise doctor
Assessment:
You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
Teaching:
You are expected to spend, on average, around 10 hours per week studying. This will be made up of structured and interactive online content, with a self-directed focus. You will have access to support from Bath academics throughout your studies. During Residential Weeks, you will experience face-to-face teaching to complement your distance learning study.
Careers:
By the end of your studies, you will be qualified to work with footballers and/or teams from grassroots to elite levels in a variety of football medicine roles (such as team doctor). Throughout the course, you’ll become better equipped to assess, treat, and advise the patients in your care. Recent Department for Health graduates have gone on to work for leading organisations in the field of football, including: FIFA Medical Committee The Premier League UEFA Manchester United FC The FA
Other:
This course has been developed in partnership with FIFA. You'll benefit from Bath’s clinical expertise and FIFA’s industry insights.
University of Bath
Overview:
The University of Bath is a leading UK university with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. It is known for its vibrant, friendly campus located in a historic city. The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at the University of Bath join a multicultural community on a vibrant campus. The university offers opportunities for placements and study abroad, helping students prepare for their careers through real-world experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High Rankings:
The university is highly ranked for overall performance, student satisfaction, and graduate employment.Vibrant Campus:
The university boasts a vibrant and friendly campus with a multicultural student community.Real-World Experience:
Students have opportunities for placements and study abroad, providing valuable real-world experience.World-Leading Research:
The university's research is improving lives and changing the world, with a focus on tackling issues of global significance.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university is committed to reducing its environmental impact through ethical food sourcing, waste management, and generating sustainable energy. It also engages with the local community, supporting local students and collaborating with local organizations.
You should be a qualified medical doctor with full unrestricted registration with the General Medical Council or your country's relevant body. You should also have a minimum of one year’s work experience as a qualified and registered doctor before enrolment. Please ensure that you submit a personal statement of 250-500 words that outlines your qualifications and experience, your interest in the programme, and how you wish to use the degree after completion. As this is a practice-based course, please include details of your access to patients with sporting injuries and/or conditions where exercise could be prescribed as medicine. If you are a qualified physiotherapist, but not a medical doctor, then this course is not suitable.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
