Master of Sports Medicine (by Research)

The aim of the degree is to contribute to the advancement of sports medicine knowledge through academic and clinically based research.  The program provides supervised postgraduate training in research aimed at increasing a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the research process and to have the opportunity to develop, undertake and present a substantive independent research project.

This degree is offered through the Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM) which is one of the research centres of the Melbourne Physiotherapy School.

Course structure

Students work throughout their candidature under the supervision of one or more staff members on a research topic that is subsequently reported in the form of a 30,000 word thesis.  The degree is awarded on the basis of examination of the thesis.  The Centre for Sports Medicine Research and Education can offer supervision in a range of research areas. 

For further details of the CHESM's areas of research interest and activity see our research pages.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an appropriate qualification in medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, psychology, podiatry, a relevant field of science or related health science.

Applications

Please contact Pauline Collins (Postgraduate Team Leader), by email describing your general research interests. Attach your Curriculum Vitae to your email.

We will advise you further about the application process following consideration of this submission.