MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine
A specialised master’s programme for healthcare professionals to advance expertise in sports and exercise medicine.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals with a background in medicine, physiotherapy, or sports rehabilitation seeking to specialise in sports and exercise medicine with clinical experience.
Overview
This master’s programme at Trinity College Dublin is designed for graduates in medicine, physiotherapy, and certified athletic training or sports rehabilitation therapists. It provides advanced training in anatomy, exercise physiology, and sports science to support career progression in sports medicine. The curriculum prioritises applicants with postgraduate clinical experience, particularly those who have worked with athletes or teams. Graduates will gain specialised knowledge to enhance their professional practice in sports and exercise medicine settings, though note that the qualification does not confer registration for work in Ireland for medical or physiotherapy applicants.
What you'll do
- Study advanced topics in anatomy, exercise physiology, and sports science to enhance clinical expertise.
- Develop specialised skills in managing sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Engage in practical clinical training to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve sports and exercise medicine practices.
- Gain insights into health service provision for athletes and teams through case studies and clinical experience.
Requirements
Degree required: A Level-8 degree (honours bachelor’s) in medicine, physiotherapy, or equivalent. Certified athletic training therapists (Ireland, USA, Canada) and sports rehabilitation therapists (UK/Ireland) may apply with limited availability.
Language: English; Trinity College Dublin’s Band B (Standard Entry) English language proficiency requirements (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Proven clinical experience in musculoskeletal injury management (minimum 2 years for non-EU applicants).
- Experience providing health services to athletes or teams (prioritised).
- Proficiency in English for academic study and clinical practice.
- UK/EU applicants: Upper second-class (2.1) honours degree or equivalent.
- Non-EU applicants: First-class honours degree, preferably with 1st class honours in all undergraduate years.
- Non-EU medical/physiotherapy applicants must confirm registration requirements for work in Ireland separately.
- Limited places available for certified athletic training therapists (Ireland, USA, Canada) and sports rehabilitation therapists (UK/Ireland).
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-05-29
Applicants must submit their application through Trinity College Dublin’s official postgraduate portal. Required documents include a CV, two references, proof of degree, and evidence of English language proficiency. Additional clinical experience documentation may be requested for certain applicants.
- CV
- Two academic or professional references
- Proof of degree (transcripts)
- Evidence of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS or equivalent)
- Clinical experience documentation (if applicable)
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