Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences BSc

University College London
5.0
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Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Across three years this programme steadily transitions from general medical science to sport and exercise-specific learning. Taught research skills modules prepare students for their own dissertation. Up to eight modules are taken and assessed in each academic year.
The programme starts with the foundations of human biology and medicine, covering how the body works, what goes wrong in disease and how to treat it; students will later be introduced to physiological adaptations during exercise.
In year two there is further teaching on the foundations of clinical sport and exercise, from the energy requirements to perform, to the behavioural psychology and skills to promote appropriate physical activity for health and in disease. Students learn essential medical research and statistical skills to start their research project. There is also an optional module.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

SEMS is a unique exciting new cross-faculty programme designed to turn top students of today into leading health professionals and scientists of tomorrow.
SEMS will ground students in the medical sciences with a focus on exercise medicine, sports injuries, human health and disease, leading to careers across healthcare, industry, academia and elite sport.
You will be taught by leading scientists, clinicians, and academics at the prestigious Bloomsbury and Hampstead campuses.
There are opportunities to learn alongside peers on related programmes, and collaborate on research across UCL, the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health and its partners including the International Olympic Committee, the English Institute of Sport, and University College London Hospitals.

The prestige of UCL and our allied sports institutes stands SEMS graduates in good stead to progress to a host of careers that require a sound understanding of medicine and science, from patient healthcare and industry such as pharma and nutrition, through to elite sport or academia including research and clinical trials.
Students would also be well placed to apply for higher research degrees, such as an MSc, PhD and NHS scientist programmes, or vocational degrees such as medicine or physiotherapy.

English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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5.0
  • UCL should be one of your first choice. On the contrary, if you are looking for country-side, slow moving, enclosed type of learning environment, don't choose UCL but perhaps try Warwick.
    ← | →
  • You may think you don't have enough language or academical skills but I can talk from my own experience that every fear you might have will instantly vanish.
    ← | →
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4.5
fantastic

Course rating

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Centre rating

Student

5.0
20/06/2018
What I would highlight: UCL should be one of your first choice. On the contrary, if you are looking for country-side, slow moving, enclosed type of learning environment, don't choose UCL but perhaps try Warwick.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
09/07/2017
What I would highlight: You may think you don't have enough language or academical skills but I can talk from my own experience that every fear you might have will instantly vanish.
What could be improved: All ok
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Medical training
  • Medical
  • Research Project
  • Sports injuries
  • Exercise Medicine
  • Muscle Physiology
  • Ealing and Rehabilitation
  • Nervous System
  • Pharmacology

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Foundations in Health and Disease
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function in Health and Disease
  • The Gut, Liver and Drug Metabolism
  • Kidneys, Hormones and Fluid Balance
  • Infection, Inflammation and Repair
  • Musculoskeletal Systems in Health and Disease
  • Sport & Exercise Physiology
  • Data Interpretation and Evaluation of Science

YEAR 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Molecular Basis of Disease
  • The Nervous System
  • Pharmacology and Drug Action
  • Functional Anatomy and Medical Imaging
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Health and Behaviour
  • Statistics for Medical Scientists
Optional modules
  • You will select one module from the following options:
  • Introduction to Clinical Trials
  • Health Economics
  • Bioscience & Society: Public engagement, policy and funding

YEAR 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Principles of Tissue Injury, Healing and Rehabilitation
  • Muscle Physiology and Sports Strength and Conditioning
  • Exercise Medicine
  • Sports Injuries I
  • Sports Injuries II
  • Research Project
Your learning

A wide range of teaching strategies are employed to suit different learning styles, but independent study outside of taught time is an essential component of adult learning. Small group tutorials predominate, used to explore students’ understanding and application of lecture-based and online interactive learning. Lab practicals are used for experimental work as well as clinical skills teaching.

Assessment

Assessment methods include online and written examinations, including multiple-choice or short-answer question format; coursework in the form of written assignments, oral and poster presentations; practical skills assessment; and online participation. The dissertation is written as an academic paper aiming for publication.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - £24,040 (2018/19)

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