iBSc Sport & Exercise Medicine

An exciting opportunity to study the scientific basis of Sport and Exercise Medicine, the newest medical specialty.

Applications now closed

This course has now reached capacity for the current application cycle.

We are no longer accepting new applications for this programme.

If you are considering applying in a future year, please check this page for updates when the next application cycle opens. You may also wish to explore other iBSc programmes that are still accepting applications.

Overview

Throughout this course, you will learn from renowned experts working in elite sport and academia about:

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.

Structure

Mode of Study

Full-time: 1 year

Modules

The programme consists of four taught modules:

Sport and Exercise Physiology
Exercise Medicine
Research Methods and Project Initiation
Injury management and rehabilitation

And optional modules (pick 2 of 3):

Work Placement
Sport & Exercise Performance Optimisation
Exercise Neuroscience

Dissertation

The final component of the iBSc is an in-depth research project. You will:

Have access to a large array of research projects at Institute of Sport Exercise & Health, relating to population health, exercise physiology, musculoskeletal and basic science.
Have opportunities to experience collaborative research with elite sports organisations.
Aim to present work at conferences and publish work in peer reviewed journals.

Albert and Olivia talk about researching caffeine and guarana supplementation

Students Niyati and Mario introduce their research project: Active Brain

Applications

Our iBSc is offered to UCL MBBS Students, UCL International Partner Students and external applicants from UK Medical Schools.

UCL medical students

Entry requirements: The successful completion of MBBS Year 2.
How to apply: All MBBS students are invited to complete a preference form, which is made available on Moodle.

UCL Internal Partnership Students

Entry requirements: The successful completion of a programme of study equivalent to MBBS Year 2 at a Medical School with a Partnership Agreement with UCL.
How to apply: You will be sent information in the summer prior to application.

External medical students

Entry requirements: The successful completion of a programme of study equivalent to Year 2 of the UCL MBBS at a UK Medical School.
How to apply: Online.