The University of Bath is currently inviting applications for a part-time distance learning course in MSc Football Medicine in association with FIFA. Interested candidates can apply for the programme at the official website — bath.ac.uk.

Fees for this course is £7,425 per year, with an annual fee of £3,310 for the research phase.

“MSc Football Medicine in association with FIFA graduates is well-placed to conduct clinical practice in football settings in a wide variety of football medicine-related roles, such as a team doctor. Recent Department for Health graduates have gone on to work for leading organizations in the football field, including FIFA Medical Department, The Premier League, UEFA, Manchester United FC, and The FA,” the official notification states.

To be eligible for this course, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery and should be a qualified medical doctor with full unrestricted registration with the General Medical Council equivalent of their country (in the case of India this is their State Medical Council).

Applicants should also have a minimum of one year work experience as a qualified and registered doctor before enrolment. Aspirants will have to supply a copy of their medical license and details of how this can be confirmed online (if applicable).

Candidates will also be asked to submit a short personal statement outlining qualifications and experience, why they wish to join the course, and how they will use the degree on completion. The English language requirements are a minimum of either a 6.5 IELTS score with no less than 6.0 in all components, a Pearson Test of English Academic – 62 with no less than 59 in any element or a TOEFL IBT – 90 overall with a minimum of 21 in all four components.