Master of Sports Medicine
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    Master of Sports Medicine

    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#13
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    Duration18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 22,695 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026

    Master of Sports Medicine

    About

    Overview

    The Master of Sports Medicine is a course designed for qualified practitioners with a passion for excellence in sports and exercise medicine working with athletes of all ages and abilities.

    Linking theory and practice, this course explores sport and exercise medicine in diverse contexts including:

    • Athlete physiology, biomechanics & performance
    • Sports injury prevention, diagnosis & management
    • Athlete case management.

    As a student of this course you’ll have access to a network of internationally recognised experts in sports medicine and clinicians working with elite sports teams and institutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to appraise authentic expert consultations of real clinical cases.

    This course is offered part-time and full-time, offering you the flexibility to plan your study around other commitments.

    Special announcement: APA and APodA recognition

    The University of Melbourne is excited to announce that our Master of Sports Medicine course will now be recognised on the academic pathway for Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Sports and Exercise Titling and the Australian Podiatry Association’s (APodA) Sports Career Framework.

    Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for the APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title or to apply for the APodA Certified Sports Podiatrist program.

    Who the course is for

    This course has been designed for doctors, physiotherapists and podiatrists with a minimum of two years of relevant sports medicine clinical experience. The course structure allows you to tailor your subject choices to design a program that suits your professional needs and career goals.

    International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

    Course aims

    This course is designed to produce leaders in best-practice sports medicine.

    As part of this course you will design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to advancement of practice in diverse sports, health and exercise contexts You’ll further develop your practice in injury management, rehabilitation and training interventions for athletes of all ages and abilities. You’ll also learn about athlete management aiming to optimise function, enhance sports performance and encourage safe physical activity and exercise participation in different sporting and population contexts.

    Pathways

    The Master of Sports Medicine is part of a nested suite of courses, designed for versatility. You may also be interested in the following related courses:

    • Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
    • Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine

    If you are an exercise scientist, you may also be interested in Master of Sports Rehabilitation.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission criteria

    To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

    • A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in physiotherapy, medicine, podiatry, AND
    • At least two years of relevant post-entry to practiced in clinical sport or health.

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    English language requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

    • English language test score requirements

    • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

      IELTS

      7.0

      with no band less than 7.0

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

      PEARSON

      72+

      with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+

      with no skill less than 185
      *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    About selection

    When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

    The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    The course is clinical in nature and assumes prior knowledge in subject areas including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, differential diagnosis and injury management. The selection committee reserves the right to make decisions on degrees that meet these requirements:

    The course requires you to draw upon professional practice experience and specific case scenarios in lessons and assessments and therefore substantial post-qualifying experience is necessary to succeed in the course.

    If you are not sure if you are eligible you are encouraged to submit your application for assessment or contact our student support team.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

  • English language test score requirements

  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    IELTS

    7.0

    with no band less than 7.0

    TOEFL

    94+

    with writing 27; speaking 24; reading 24; listening 24

    PEARSON

    72+

    with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

    CAMBRIDGE

    185+

    with no skill less than 185
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    • Career

    Career outcomes

    A Master in Sports Medicine allows graduates to enhance their professional practice capability in community and professional sporting organisations. A masters-level qualification is integral to extending your career in sports medicine and is often required for the award of professional specialist titling.

    APA Sports and Exercise Titling

    The Master of Sports Medicine course is also now recognised on the academic pathway for APA Sports and Exercise Titling. Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for the APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,695 / year
    Application Fee 154

    Master of Sports Medicine

    University of Melbourne

    University of Melbourne

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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