Overview

Sports Medicine from University of Western States is designed to provide students with advanced training in the prevention, evaluation and management of injuries and disorders affecting athletes and others participating in sports activities.

As a professional master’s degree, it is targeted at students with prior training in the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This audience includes chiropractic program students, chiropractic physicians, athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other health care providers.

Graduates with Sports Medicine from University of Western States will be able to:

Develop evidence informed treatment plans for athletes and active populations.

Demonstrate appropriate care of injuries for athletes and active populations.

Develop evidence informed performance enhancement plans for athletes and active populations.

Utilize emergency, urgent, and first aid procedures for athletes and active populations.

Apply supplemental strategies based upon clinical needs of athletes and active populations.

Communicate knowledge of the evidence-based guidelines for working with special population in exercise and sport.

Apply ethical and professional practices in sports care.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Exercise Physiology

Special Populations

Sport Psychology

Emergency Management

Sports Performance Enhancement

Sports Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-19 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

64 SCH

60.5 quarter (40.3 semester) for UWS DC students

38 quarter (25.3 semester) for practicing clinicians

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Sport and Exercise Science View 773 other Masters in Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent)

Minimum 2.5 GPA in health care degree program, including a concurrent program such as the UWS DC program.

Minimum Experience

Academic achievements, professional accomplishments and experience in the field.

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities

Statement of purpose and supplemental essays

Two letters of recommendation

Resume or CV

Attend an on-campus informational session or participate in an in-person or telephone interview

Tuition Fee

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International

19797 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 464 USD per credit during 18 months.
National

19797 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 464 USD per credit during 18 months.
In-State

19797 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 464 USD per credit during 18 months.

Cost per credit: $464; Number of credits: 35-63
Grand total: $16,240-$29,232

Living costs for Portland

1271 - 2262 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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