Our course takes an evidence-based approach to the active female and female athlete health. You'll learn best practices for assessing and managing their health, including musculoskeletal management.
Why study with us
- Learn from leading experts in the field of women’s sport, health and exercise.
- Gain the skills to provide female-focussed musculoskeletal assessment and management.
- You'll be able to work with active females and female athletes at all levels, from recreational sport to elite performance.
What you'll do
- All of our teaching is evidence-based, allowing you to learn the best-practice in assessment and management processes.
- You'll be able to work with active females and female athletes of all ages and abilities levels, including amateurs and professional athletes.
- You'll be taught by experts with a diverse range of backgrounds. This includes medicine, sport, physiotherapy, nutritional sciences, and strength and conditioning.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Our PGCert in Exercise Medicine for Female Health takes an evidence-based approach to the health and wellbeing of female athletes. You'll gain the skills to manage the health and performance of both active females and female athletes. Our course takes a holistic approach and bridges the multi-disciplinary team that supports athletes.
Entry requirements
- Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements
- Must have completed relevant professional qualification for example in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy/ Rehabilitation, Sports Science or Strength & Conditioning
- Be actively engaged in or willing to access clinical experience in order to support learning within the programme
- Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 6.0 or equivalent)
- Completion of Academic Integrity Essentials (AIE) module on first module undertaken
- All suitable applicants will be interviewed. Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and Admissions
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryCarers Bursary
If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
Find out more about Carers BursarySports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
Find out more about Sports scholarshipsAlumni Loyalty Discount
UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
Find out more about Alumni Loyalty Discount
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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