Overview

The Sports and Exercise Medicine M.Sc. at Trinity College Dublin provides a comprehensive foundation for healthcare professionals looking to specialise in the physical care of athletes and the general population. This intensive programme bridges the gap between basic science and clinical application, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills necessary for elite sports environments. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience.

Why Sports and Exercise Medicine at Trinity College Dublin?

Studying at Ireland’s leading university offers students access to world-class facilities and expert instruction. The programme is distinguished by its use of human donor dissection-based practical classes, providing an unparalleled depth of anatomical understanding. Students benefit from a multidisciplinary teaching environment where they learn to manage both professional athletes and individuals with chronic diseases through evidence-based exercise prescription.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 28320 per year
European fee: EUR 13490 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured into six taught modules and a significant research dissertation. Modules may include:

Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Exercise Physiology
Research Methods
Clinical Sports Medicine
Musculoskeletal Assessment Imaging and Rehabilitation
Exercise Science

Careers with Sports and Exercise Medicine

Graduates of this programme are prepared for leadership roles within the field of sports medicine. Many alumni secure positions within multidisciplinary teams providing healthcare for professional and amateur sports organisations. Career paths often involve working as dedicated clinicians for teams and individual athletes or delivering high-quality musculoskeletal services within the public and private health sectors. The degree also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue further clinical research or academic specialisation in exercise science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy

Exercise Physiology

Research Methods

Sports and Exercise Medicine

Musculoskeletal examination and clinical skills

Exercise Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Medicine Sport and Exercise Science View 27 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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120

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MSc course is open to graduates from medicine, physiotherapy and a limited number of places are also offered to certified athletic training therapists (Ireland, USA and Canada only) and sports rehabilitation therapists (UK).

Successful medically qualified applicants will hold a level 8 degree at an upper 2nd class honours (2.1) or equivalent GPA level in medicine.

Successful physiotherapy qualified applicants will hold a level 8 degree at an upper 2nd class honours (2.1) or equivalent GPA level in physiotherapy.

Successful athletic training/sport therapy applicants will hold a level 8 degree at 1st class honours level or equivalent (GPA 4.0) in (a) athletic training and rehabilitation therapy or (b) sports rehabilitation therapy.

All applicants should provide two references.

Language requirements for students whose first language is not English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28320 EUR / year

≈ 28320 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

13490 EUR / year

≈ 13490 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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