Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)
Dunedin, New Zealand
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences, or those with a comparable qualification in the health care professions. Although sports medicine may form a significant part of their work, most practitioners have minimal or no formal training at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
This course will reflect the multidisciplinary nature of sports medicine and provide the opportunity to gain academic and clinical training through the:
- Otago Medical School โ Dunedin Campus
- University of Otago, Christchurch
- University of Otago, Wellington
- School of Physical Education
- School of Physiotherapy
- Department of Human Nutrition
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is also available through Distance Learning.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
- a. The Program of study shall consist of SPME 701 and SPME 711 and additional papers from the schedule, to a total value of 120 points.
- b. A candidate may be granted exemption for up to 30 points based on equivalent study in a relevant or related subject successfully completed at a university or other tertiary institution.
Program Outcome
Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Application details
Applicants must apply online. They should also attach all the necessary supporting documents which includes scanned copies of their official high school or foundation transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades); scanned copies of the relevant official transcripts of previous university study; and provide proof of their identity this is usually achieved by providing a certified copy of the personal details page of their passport or a birth certificate (in English). Applicants may also be required to submit an Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE). As soon as applicants have completed their online application, their proof of identity document must be posted to International Office, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand. International student applications for semester 1/summer school study close: Oct-31; Semester 2 study close: Apr-30.