Institute of Motion Analysis and Research Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, University of Dundee

Course Information

Sports and Biomechanical Medicine

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma

Thank you for enquiring about our MSc/Diploma in Sports and Biomechanical Medicine course. We hope you find this

information booklet helpful in deciding whether to pursue this course with us. This unique course offers a truly wide

ranging curriculum that will help you achieve your career goals no matter what your speciality may be. Our distinguished

visiting lecturers are specialists at the forefront of sports injury, biomechanics, exercise physiology, rehabilitation and

other sports medicine related areas. They care deeply about the course and its potential to produce the next generation

of experts and innovators in this rapidly developing field. A few reasons why you should join us to study in Dundee:

• Leading multi-disciplinary teaching faculty from sports, medicine and biomechanics

• Fully equipped Sports Lab at the Institute of Motion Analysis & Research (IMAR)

• Great opportunity to publish your research in peer-reviewed sports journals

• Close working relationship with Institute of Sports & Exercise (ISE)

• Situated in large modern teaching hospital with state of the art facilities

• Expertise in teaching the fundamentals of biomechanics to diverse student groups

We hope to welcome you soon and if you require any further information please contact us via the details on the back

cover of this booklet.

Yours faithfully, the Academic Team

Mrs Linda Johnston Mr David Nicoll Dr Tim Drew Professor Rami Abboud RGN, BN, MSc MD, FRCS (Tr&Orth) BEng, MSc, PhD, CEng, MIPEM, ILTM BEng, MSc, PhD, ILTM, SMIEEE, Hon FRCS(Eng)

Course Coordinator Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Senior Lecturer Head of Department

The course offers a postgraduate Masters programme with an innovative

and unique balance of content involving sports, medicine, exercise,

rehabilitation and biomechanics, which will be attractive to

professionals and graduates in medicine, engineering, science,

sports science and exercise, podiatry, biology, clinical field

professionals and other worldwide related disciplines.

The course provides a Masters degree at an advanced practitioner

level attractive to graduates from a wide spectrum of specialties,

interested in or contemplating opportunities in clinical and

non-clinical environments of sport and exercise. It can

be pursued either full-time in-house or by distance

learning (full-time or part-time).

Graduates from the course will be able to use their

skills and knowledge to successfully increase their level

of integration of sport and exercise medicine within their

respective professions and disciplines at an advanced level.

Graduates will be able to contribute to team work, such as

clinical treatment, sports and exercise, sports teams and

development, with a more profound understanding of the

inter-relationship between movement mechanism,

fundamental nature of human performance and

clinical outcome

The course is designed to follow on from the undergraduate programmes in medicine, engineering, science,

sports science, podiatry, biology, clinical health profession and as such uses these subjects as a reference

point.

The taught MSc/Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Sport and Biomechanical Medicine is intended to support

and deliver in context the following learning outcomes:

• The relationship between physical activity and health, particularly, the influence of exercise and

training on the lifestyle and health of the individual and society at large.

• The way in which injuries relating to exercise and sport can be prevented through training and

adequate preparation.

• The diagnosis and treatment of injuries/diseases related to

exercise and sport and techniques in advanced life support.

• Provision of advice on the role of physical activity in

rehabilitation.

• Applied biomechanics and rehabilitation.

• The need for continuing education of sport and exercise

medicine physicians and allied health practitioners themselves.

• The means by which to ensure individuals can perform to their

maximum capacity

“The lecturers and indeed the support staff were friendly and always willing to

help in every possible way. What impressed me most was the willingness to help

even with issues that were unrelated to the course. Support for international

students was indeed remarkable. Lecturers were readily accessible and always

willing to give help at every opportunity. If I was presented with the choice again, I

would still pick the University of Dundee”

Olumuyiwa Adekunle Adeosun - Medical Practitioner (Nigeria)

You may be asking yourself why studying this course will help your career prospects?

For example consultant sports and exercise medicine physicians have a range of possible career opportunities.

However, what must be borne in mind is that such facilities and services will in most instances be supported

with a wide range of allied health professionals who require the same knowledge, skills and experience.

Therefore, where such amenities and services are established, there are similar opportunities for graduating

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to achieve similar skills and knowledge.

The programme will prepare graduates for a research-focused clinical career in the NHS or academia, and is

particularly well positioned to prepare you for entry into a clinical academic career path. Those students not

already in academia or the NHS will broaden their scope of being able to do so but in addition benefit from a

range of opportunities in the public/private sector involving sport and exercise

Studying by distance learning obviously means that you learn at a distance from your tutor and your fellow

students. We aim to ensure that this ‘distance’ is only physical, and encourage contact between you and your

tutor, and other students. The course design will facilitate open/flexible learning and the Modules are designed

for independent learning. The distance learning mode of study allows you to learn at your own pace, using

specially designed materials which are easily integrated into your daily routine. This allows the remaining

elements of the Module to be undertaken independently using a variety of electronic mentoring and supervision

modes. Our distance learning approach is therefore particularly suitable for healthcare professionals and others

who are unable to take time off work for full-time study.

Those proposing a full-time one-year study period, by distance learning, would have to plan their study of all

six modules and research project, concluding in a Viva Voce, to be completed within a one-year period.

Alternatively you can complete each module at your own pace but aiming to complete all taught modules

within two years and the research project in year three.

So what are the advantages of the distance learning approach?

• You study at a pace that suits you

• You can set your own deadlines

• You can choose when to contact your tutor if you need support

• Take responsibility for directing your own learning

• You study where it suits you

• You can study without leaving your employment

• Take a gap year if needed

• You study when it is convenient for you

The Institute of Motion Analysis & Research (IMAR) was established by Professor Abboud in 2003 by combining

the Foot Pressure Analysis Laboratory, the Materials Testing Laboratory, the Disability Research and Assessment

Laboratory and the Dundee Gait Laboratory. The Sports Laboratory dedicated to Sports Biomechanics was

completed in January 2007 to augment and support the current facilities of IMAR whose main goal is to promote

excellence in teaching and research and to provide a comprehensive clinical service in the field of motion

analysis. This is a purpose-built 32 meter long laboratory incorporating the latest high-tech motion analysis

systems dedicated for sports assessment and research.

It has been possible to study gait in Dundee due to the establishment of a dedicated Gait Laboratory set up as

far back as the 1960s, a Foot Pressure Analysis Laboratory in 1993 and most recently the Institute of Motion

Analysis and Research (IMAR) in 2003. We are now in the position of providing a unique and comprehensive

clinical service in motion analysis at IMAR, which incorporates a plethora of the latest state-of-the-art sport,

gait, pressure and motion analysis equipment within five interlinked labs facilitating close and solid collaboration

between Engineers, Physiotherapists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Podiatrists, Surgeons and Physicians.

A handful of previously conducted sports-related research has included:

• Trampoline-related injuries in children

• Impotency and cycling: the way forward

• The influence of exercise on gait biomechanics

• Netball: could the surface be blamed for injuries?

• Dynamic pressure effects on horse saddle and rider

• Studded and bladed football boots: which one to trust?

• A guide to the recognition and treatment of tennis elbow

• Ergometer and water training in rowing: do they correlate?

• Harmful cleats of football boots: a biomechanical evaluation

• Age-related differences in the neck strength of adolescent rugby players

• An investigation of footwear in rock climbing: current practice and new directions

• The use of 3D MRI technology in the evaluation of the growth plates of the knee and ankle

• Electromyographical analysis of traditional and novel knee brace designs within Alpine skiing

• The effect of altering racket structure on the development of lateral epicondylitis in tennis players

• Investigating what effects various running styles and footwear have on the musculoskeletal system

The Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery, at the University of Dundee, was founded in 1967 when

the University of Dundee split from St Andrews’ University and established an independent teaching medical

school. The department is based in the Tayside Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology (TORT) Centre

which was opened in 1999 and encompasses a combination of surgeons, engineers, orthotists, prosthetists and

various specialised professionals to support our clinical/research activities. The TORT Centre houses a diverse

number of specialists under one roof who are supported with state of the art high-tech equipment and five

laboratories as part of the Institute of Motion Analysis and Research (IMAR). It is going to be our job to pass on

our knowledge and fields of expertise to you during your stay with us. All academic and support staff hope to

make your stay with us as beneficial and enjoyable as possible.

The department has a tradition of teaching and research in the field of sport, biomechanics, mechanisms of

disease, treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and biomedical and rehabilitation engineering.

The current Professor and Head of Department, Rami J Abboud, is a Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineer with

over 20 years of Biomechanics and Clinical Motion Analysis expertise.

The Department holds major UK and European grants concerned with motion analysis, biomechanics, sports

and different orthopaedic related pathologies. The Department also coordinates several important clinical

audit studies through its Clinical Audit Services Unit, in association with various companies and health boards

nationwide

“The course was an excellent opportunity to understand why sport must be

considered a science. This course provides key knowledge and understanding to

those professionals interested in exercise as an allied healthcare professional. The

staff is multidisciplinary and international. The facilities and laboratories available

to students are cutting edge, and can be used for dissertation development. The

course has a very important element of self-learning, which involves extensive

research and study days in the magnificent library of the University of Dundee”

Alfonso Rangel - Orthopaedic Surgeon (Venezuela)

Learning Materials

The learning materials for each Module consist of a unit guide and one or more study guides. The unit guide

for each unit provides information regarding the unit. It also outlines its aims and structure, the recommended

reference materials and the tutor support system.

Each unit consists of one or more sections. For every unit there is a study guide containing the learning

material. The study guide explains the aims and objectives of the unit (what you will have learned by the end

of the unit) and then leads you through the learning material, section by section, using text, illustrations,

activities, worked examples, exercises and references to the recommended textbooks.

You monitor your own progress through each unit by completing self-assessment questions, which are placed

at regular intervals throughout the text, and checking your answers against those provided in the study guide

Tutor Support

When you need to discuss any aspects of your study, you may contact your tutor for support. You may contact

your tutor by email, telephone, letter or fax, with email being the preferred method of communication.

A telephone answering service is available after office hours

A three-part programme leading to the award of MSc in Sports and Biomechanical Medicine. The course syllabus is detailed in the following several pages

Part Module Module Title Credits Exit Award

PA

RT

ON

E

Module 1 Exercise Physiology - energy, nutrition and human performance

20

PO

STG

RA

DU

ATE

C

ERTI

FIC

ATE

Module 1aux Research Project Design and Medical Statistics 15

Module 2 Biomechanics in Sport 20

Module 3 Exercise is Medicine 20

Total credits to date 75

PA

RT

TWO

Module 4 Management of Soft Tissue and Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation

20

PO

STG

RA

DU

ATE

D

IPLO

MA

Module 5 The Psychology of Sport and Exercise 20

Module 6 Working within the Team Environment 20

Total credits to date 135

PA

RT

THR

EE

Project Dissertation (plus Poster and Paper) and Viva 60 MASTERS

Total credits to date 195

This Module examines the physiological bases of performance in competitive sport. It will consider the

limitations to performance in various sporting contexts, the adaptations to training and the unique

physiological characteristics of the elite performer.

Upon completion of this Module you should have a full and in-depth understanding of the scientific principles

and fundamentals to the practice of Sport and Biomechanical Medicine. Working with exercise physiologists

you will be able to apply your knowledge and understanding to maximise the athletic performance of individuals.

Your knowledge and understanding of energy systems and nutrition will be applicable to promoting good

health and sustain athletic performance. This will include the following:

• Understand and discuss the physiological and biomechanical characteristics involving exercise, energy

systems, nutrition and human performance.

• Develop critical awareness and understanding of physiological principles involved in promoting gains

in muscular strength and endurance.

• Critically evaluate the cardio-respiratory response to acute graded exercise in conditioned and

unconditioned subjects.

• Apply knowledge to explain the concept of muscular fatigue during specific conditions of task

intensity, duration, environment and the accumulative effects of exercise.

• Understand the physiologic and metabolic responses to exercise associated with chronic conditions

such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and pulmonary disease

This Module will provide you with experience in preparation for Module 7 for the design of a substantive

laboratory‐based or focused research project in the field of sports and biomechanical medicine.

By the end of this Module, you will have competence and ability in the following areas:

• Critical analysis of current scientific literature in the context of research project design and execution.

• Understanding and utilisation of relevant technology to address specific research questions.

• Practical laboratory skills.

• Analysis of novel data.

• Development and testing of scientific hypotheses.

• Communication of complex scientific concepts including project writing and presentation

This Module will help you develop an understanding of theoretical approaches in sports biomechanics

research using simple models of sports movements to analyse technique quantitatively. It provides specific

knowledge and understanding of such areas as the relationship between ground reaction forces and the

human musculoskeletal system during dynamic sporting activity. The practical collection and processing of

kinematic and kinetic data are also covered along with inverse dynamics analysis. Kinesiology studies will give

an understanding of the factors which influence the control of human movement. It will integrate and

consolidate knowledge in physiology, mechanics and movement studies with respect to the control of sports

and activity movements.

This Module will cover the following outcomes:

• An understanding of the biomechanical factors associated with various disease states, neuromuscular

disorders, and orthopaedic problems.

• Recognise and discuss abnormal curvatures of the spine and their effects upon the biomechanics of

movement.

• Develop critical awareness and understanding of the various types and issues of biomechanics of

athletic movement; namely muscle action, locomotion, jumping and aerial movement, and throwing

and hitting.

• Recognise and discuss common gait abnormalities.

• Recognise and discuss how muscular weakness and/or neurologic disorder affects the biomechanics

of movement.

• Relate anatomical knowledge to history taking and physical examination.

• Relate anatomical knowledge to interpretation of medical imaging

This Module examines some of the mechanisms by which exercise may enhance health. Topics include the

effects of physical inactivity on the risk of various diseases including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension,

obesity and osteoporosis. The Module also examines evidence linking exercise with enhanced immune

function and concludes by discussing physical activity recommendations for health. You will enhance your

knowledge and understanding on exercise prescriptions and the safe and structured programmes applicable to

different populations. Intervention strategies and the prescription of exercise will be illustrated by many of the

latest longitudinal research projects and their economic benefits and reduced risk factors. The units within the

Module, although varied in emphasis, provide learning and understanding of different population groups; well

and unwell. In doing so it will enable you to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between different disease states and rehabilitative

therapy.

• Understand the full aspects of general condition principles and ability to develop programmes which

will enhance the needs of individuals.

• Understand and apply key guidelines for special population groups such as children and adolescents,

adults, older athletes, women during pregnancy and postpartum period, adults with disabilities and

those with chronic medical conditions.

• Discuss and actively communicate the health benefits of physical activity.

• Discuss, understand and prescribe health prescription for all groups and individuals

This Module will provide an understanding of the fundamental theory and application of the management of

soft tissue and sports Injuries and rehabilitation. You will extend your understanding and skills in various ways

including the following:

• Attain a comprehensive understanding of investigations commonly used

in the assessment of the injured athlete and be able to interpret those

findings appropriately to optimise patient care.

• Understand and apply the management of medical problems and

injuries in such groups as amputees and disabled sports personnel.

• Understanding and skills to recognise manage and treat medical

emergencies such as head and neck, spine, resuscitation and

accident and emergency.

• Develop an understanding of the causes of sudden death in sport.

• Explain the role of screening programmes for athletic participation and

demonstrate the ability to communicate any issues concerning participation.

• Full understanding of injury rehabilitation, principles and stages for

rehabilitation and return to full activity or participation.

• Use of the various modalities to encourage and support

healing and recovery from injury

This Module explores key influences on, and theories about, activity participation across different population

groups; the relationship between physical activity and mental health; theoretical rationale and practical

guidelines for interventions promoting health-related physical activity. The Module introduces and instils the

necessary knowledge, understanding and application of basic cognitive-behavioural intervention and their

application to exercise prescription and promotion. Upon completion of this Module you will have established

the following knowledge, skills and attributes concerning the psychology of sport and exercise:

• Develop a critical awareness of the psychological and social factors that may influence an individual’s

ability to exercise or impact on athletic performance.

• Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of the need for psychosocial consultation and referral of

individuals who exhibit signs of psychological distress.

• Describe as relevant community resources for psychological support and behaviour modification and

outline a process of referral.

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic behavioural psychology and group dynamics as they apply to

crisis management, coping and lifestyle modifications.

• Consequent to understanding the basic psychology factors above it will be suitably applied in the sport

and exercise environment.

• Develop critical awareness and understanding of factors influencing coping and learning in illness states.

• Discuss and explain the range and variety of ergogenic aids utilised in sport

This Module introduces and teaches you to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team to maximise

athlete performance and to prevent sports-related injuries. Undertaking this Module will increase and exercise

your understanding of the use and limitations of pre-participation screening and the implications for the

athlete and the communication skills needed to impart it. This by necessity and learning experience will

develop an understanding of a range of team and individual sports, their needs, specific demands and any

injuries specifically associated with those sports. In addition to understanding the necessary dynamics within

the multi-disciplinary team a range of specific outcomes achieved are as follows:

• The ability to carry out a full risk assessment of sports events and environments to ensure appropriate

action plans for medical care and support comply with all necessary rules and guidelines.

• The ability and understanding of how to effectively work within the multi-disciplinary team and where

appropriate to lead.

• Identify and explain operating policies for preventative and rehabilitative exercise programmes.

• Demonstrate the ability to justify the inclusion of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme in the

healthcare environment.

• Demonstrate an awareness that the role within the multi-disciplinary team is to maximise athlete

performance and in the prevention and management of sports-related injuries.

• A full understanding of the ethical and medico-legal aspects of the individual role and that of the team.

• Clear understanding of the different functions of different team members and their limitations.

• Discuss the role of rehabilitative staff in the development and implementation of a comprehensive

patient care plan.

• Describe the concept of risk stratification and its application to rehabilitation programme management.

• Ability to teach a variety of audiences using a range of teaching materials and resources.

• Understanding and ability to assess the quality of teaching.

• Plan, form and deliver a training programme to a variety of students, including appropriate assessment

and techniques

Module seven, your Dissertation, will provide you with Masters Level experience in the execution of a

substantive laboratory‐based or focused research project in the field of sports and biomechanical medicine. On

completion of this Module, you will have competence and ability in the following areas:

• Critical analysis of current scientific literature in the context of research project design and execution.

• Understanding and utilisation of relevant technology to address specific research questions.

• Practical laboratory skills.

• Analysis of novel data.

• Development and testing of scientific hypotheses.

• Communication of complex scientific concepts, including project writing and presentation

Assessment

Assessment for the certificate/diploma award is by a combination of coursework 20% (assignments) and written

examination at the end of each Module 80%

Coursework

Each unit within a Module will have a variety of self-assessment questions (SAQs) and tutor marked

assignments dependent upon content. A copy of the assignment is returned to you with your marks and the

original is retained by the University of Dundee. The Assignments form the coursework element of the final

assessment for the Module

Examinations

Written examinations are held in Dundee at the conclusion of each Module pair. You will sit six examination

papers in total; one for each of the Modules you have studied. You must first complete all the units within a

Module, including the Assignment, before you can sit the exam for that Module. Under special circumstances

exams can also be sat by arrangement at approved examination centres (e.g. at British Council Offices) out

with, and within the UK. If you sit an examination outside Dundee you will be responsible for paying any costs

the examination centre may charge.

Dissertation (MSc only)

The MSc project is assessed by dissertation and viva (oral examination). Vivas are held in Dundee

Specialist Registrars or equivalent in clinical medicine, general practice, and orthopaedic surgery qualified to

MB ChB or equivalent plus MRCS or equivalent, Allied Health Professionals with first degrees or equivalent

including exercise physiologists, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers,

podiatrists, bioengineers, physical therapists, physical educators and medical/exercise technologists.

1st or 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline; Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy,

Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health Professional Degree. There is flexibility for APL, APEL.

Good practical command of English (IELTS not less than a score of 6.5 with no element <6). Please consult the

following webpage:

www.dundee.ac.uk/admissions/international/english_language_requirements.htm

All six Modules plus the Project Design and Medical Statistic Module are core. Also, although each Module is of

equal academic content, it is advisable that they are undertaken in sequence to maximise learning and

practice. For full-time, in-house candidates there will occasionally be two entry dates to the course, in January

and September annually, with the latter being the preferred entry time. This will ensure better flexibility

particularly for those undertaking the course part-time/distance learning

Applications for the Sports and Biomechanical Medicine course are via the online system, UKPASS (course

code: P046420). Before following the link in red below, please read our instructions:

• You will be taken through a UKPASS registration process.

• You can then create your application online.

• You do not have to complete the application form all at once, you can save your details and return to it

at a later date.

• You will be asked for various documents, including scanned copies of your degree certificates, and any

English language qualification. There is a facility to upload these to UKPASS.

• You will be asked for details of your passport, please have this available.

• You will be asked for two academic/clinical references, you should obtain these, and upload scanned

copies to UKPASS.

• Once you have completed your application, you submit it online from the UKPASS system, and we will

receive it electronically.

Start your application now via UKPASS by visiting the following website:

www.orthopaedics.dundee.ac.uk/165_How-To-Apply.html

You must read the information regarding how to upload relevant documents to UKPASS before proceeding

with your application. After we receive your application, we check the documents you have sent, and will send

you an acknowledgement by email; we aim to do this within one week. For more information about the

Admissions Process, please visit our Admissions Processes webpage:

www.dundee.ac.uk/admissions/how_to_apply/flowchart_pgt.htm

We look forward to receiving your application

Q Will I need to buy textbooks?

A The Study Guides supplied for each Module contain all the information you require, but references

and further reading for each unit are recommended. You can use these to reinforce what you have

learned from the Study Guide, to clarify points in the Module and for further reading.

Q Who will be my tutor?

A You will be assigned a tutor for each Module. Your tutor will be a University lecturer or practitioner or

other expert with experience in the Module topic. Details of your tutor along with contact details are

highlighted in the Module Guide for each unit.

Q Do I need to come to Dundee at any time during the course?

A Attendance at exam times would be preferential, but if not possible you can sit your end of module

exams at a recognised examination centre of your choice. You will be given assistance in finding

suitable accommodation for sitting your exams, but you will have to meet travel and accommodation

costs for yourself and an invigilator as these are not covered by your course fees.

Q When does the course start?

A If studying full-time, the course will commence in September of each academic year. If distance

learning, you may join at any time throughout the year.

Q How long do Modules take to complete?

A. Each Module requires approximately 200 hours of study. You will always have a full six weeks to

complete a Module. You will not be eligible to sit the end of Module exam until all necessary

assignments are submitted.

Q Are there any hidden costs?

A Over and above the Module fees you should make allowance for postage. You may also wish to

purchase some of the recommended textbooks and other study materials (pens, paper, etc)

Once you have been offered and accepted a place on the programme, you will be asked to pay the following

tuition fees for:

• Modules for Part 1 (refer to page 9) only (part-time route)

• The entire MSc programme (full time route)

After payment has been made and any offer conditions met you will be sent an Admissions letter explaining

how you matriculate (join/enrol in the University) for the programme. Students taking the part-time route will

be asked for subsequent payments upon completion of the previous Module Group.

The deadline for completion of each Module, inclusive of exam dates, will be stated in the student handbook.

If you do not complete your Module within the allowed six-week period, you may re-register for a further six-

week period. You will be sent a reminder letter and a re-registration form before your registration expires. All

you need to do is complete the form and return it with your re-registration fee of £30 and you can continue

your study of that Module at the appropriate time in the following full cycle.

The Module cycle start dates for 2014 are:

• 15th September 2014

• 5th January 2015

Fees are set each year on 1st September. Please note that at this time there is no difference between Home

and Overseas course fees. Course fees for 2014-15 are as follows:

It is possible to exit the programme upon successful completion of Part One with a PGCert award (75 credits) or

upon successful completion of Parts One and Two with a PGDip award (135 credits). Parts One, Two and Three

must be successfully completed for the award of MSc.

Once your relevant fee has been paid, you will receive the Module parts for the respective degree level (page 9).

The fee for re-registering for a set or part of a Module within the four-month registration period is £30.00. These

fees are subject to review and will be updated with effect from the 1st September each year.

Please contact the Distance Learning Section for information regarding any available discounts for purchases

MSc Sports and Biomechanical Medicine Course Fees

MSc Sports and Biomechanical Medicine (DL) £8,650

PG Dip Sports and Biomechanical Medicine (DL) £5,650

PG Cert Sports and Biomechanical Medicine (DL) £2,825

MSc Sports and Biomechanical Medicine (in-house) £10,000

From its very beginning the University of Dundee was both inspirational and

down to earth; traits that remain its fundamental watermark today. The Nobel

Laureate, Seamus Heaney, described the University as an institution ‘with its

head in the clouds and its feet firmly on the ground’. Perhaps the most apt

description of the University’s ethos comes from one of its founding fathers,

Patrick Geddes, who advised that ‘By creating we think, by living we learn’.

The University’s origins date back over 100 years to the founding of University College Dundee in 1881. The

driving force was a rising demand for the extension of liberal education and the advancement of technical

instruction. Today the University of Dundee has a strong emphasis on the professions, educating more than

70% of its students into the non-business professions ~ medicine, dentistry, nursing, law and architecture ~

more than any other Scottish university. It also has thriving arts and science colleges.

With women accounting for over 60% of our student population, the University has long since fulfilled and

surpassed the earlier vision of Mary Ann Baxter ‘promoting the education of persons of both sexes in the study

of science, literature and the fine arts’. That quote translates today to excellence in teaching and research and

contributing to the social, economic and cultural life of Scotland.

The College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing has been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in

recognition of the College’s commitment to advancing the careers of women within each of the Schools.

The high quality of teaching and research at the University, together with the

satisfaction ratings of our students, have contributed to a series of high rankings

and accolades:

• Ranked in the World's Top 200 Universities,

and in Europe's Top 90 - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14

• Dundee is ranked No.1 for Medical Schools in Scotland - Guardian University Guide 2015

• Rated No.1 since 2010 in Scotland for Student Experience - Times Higher Education

• Dundee University Student Association (DUSA) maintained its No.1 ranking in Scotland, and 4th in UK

• Ranked 7th in the World and 2nd in the UK for Overall Satisfaction - International Student Barometer

survey of EU and international students 2013

• One of the world’s top seven ‘intelligent communities’ - US think-tank Intelligent Community Forum,

2010

• Dundee has been chosen as the site for the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum development outside

London, 2010

• Ranked 1st in the UK ‘for good teachers and learning support’ - International Student Barometer, 2009

• Best scientific workplace in Europe - Poll of International Scientists, 2008 and 2009

• Ranked 1st in the UK for its Medical Course - Guardian Educational league table, 2008 and 2009

• Ranked 1st in the UK for Dentistry - Independent and Guardian, 2008

• One of the UK’s top 20 for research - Research Fortnight, 2008

• Shortlisted as University of the Year - Times Higher Education Awards, 2008

• Ranked 3rd in the UK for scientific research impact - The Guardian and Thomson Scientific Index, 2008

• Since the completion of the £21 million Sir James Black Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, the

University has a larger medical research complex than the National Institute of Medical Research in

London

• Dundee is among the UK’s highest generators of per capita research income, much of it focused on

medical and biomedical research

Distance Learning Section Telephone +44 (0)1382 383500

Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Email imar@dundee.ac.uk

TORT Centre www.orthopaedics.dundee.ac.uk

Ninewells Hospital and Medical School www.facebook.com/ortho.dundee

University of Dundee, DD1 9SY

Scotland, United Kingdom

The Department runs the following courses:

Postgraduate Taught Courses

Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MCh Orth) - RCS England Accredited

MSc/Diploma in Orthopaedic Science - RCS England Accredited

MSc/Diploma in Motion Analysis

MSc/Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology

MSc/Diploma in Sports and Biomechanical Medicine

Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Audit and Research for Healthcare Professionals

Postgraduate Research Courses

MSc/MPhil/PhD in the area of Motion Analysis

MSc/MPhil/PhD in Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

MSc/MPhil/PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Undergraduate Courses

BMSc in Applied Orthopaedic Technology

Continuing Professional Development Certificate Courses

Clinical Statistics

Orthopaedic Medical Technology

Plaster Technology

Produced by Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Dundee

The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes. Should this occur every effort will be made to inform applicants or students at the earliest opportunity

Copyright © 2014 University of Dundee. All rights reserved. Photograph on page 24 courtesy of © wigderphoto.com The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096