Podiatric Sports Medicine

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Medicine

About this course

The programme is 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 personal skill/expertise and a multidisciplinary approach underpinned by evidence-based medicine. It should appeal to those who want to enhance their clinical knowledge and expertise. Podiatrists who apply to the PSM programme are eligible to apply for the Phillip Vasyli Prize Award. More info: Phillip Vasyli Award

This course will:

  • Provide a sound clinical base in Podiatric Sports Medicine on which to build future clinical

  • Facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the scientific basis which underlies the clinical practice of Podiatric Sports Medicine

  • Equip students with the key skills required to critically analyse the literature and provide evidence-based interventions.

  • Provide indemnity for steroid injections to all successful candidates through the College of Podiatry (London).

  • Result in Affiliation (PGCert), Associate Membership (PGDip) and Membership (MSc) of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Glasgow)

    What you'll study

    The Podiatric Sports Medicine (PSM) programme covers detailed assessment, examination and management of sports injuries of the lower limb - especially foot, ankle and lower leg - with imaging in sports medicine to assist in supporting clinical diagnosis.

    The PSM programme offers a modular structure with an innovative practical component involving clinical shadowing and mentoring. Students will be exposed to unique clinical learning opportunities, such as the monthly interdisciplinary combined clinic, that will challenge and sharpen diagnostic skills. An interactive and supportive clinician-student relationship will be a feature of clinics in the postgraduate programme.

    Lectures are delivered by national experts; from cutting-edge basic scientists to podiatrists, podiatric surgeons, physiotherapists, doctors and other health professionals working with world-class athletes, who have an international presence in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Our staff work closely with students to nurture potential research interests and to develop clinical ability in Podiatric Sports Medicine.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 5 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip (Initial Qualification)

    Location: Islington

    Part-time

    Duration: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip (Initial Qualification)

    Location: Islington

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    2212 Specialist medical practitioners
    1231 Health care practice managers
    2259 Other health professionals
    2256 Podiatrists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Tower Hamlets
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine