Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine (GCSpMed)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Summer Semester (29 Nov, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5290
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Medical degree and 2 years relevant work experience in medicine.
Additional application information
International students may not undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full-time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
Courses are offered externally and require internet access.
For more information about the School of Human Movement Studies please visit http://www.hms.uq.edu.au/
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Human Movement Studies
Email: student.enquiries@hms.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6240
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Summer Semester (29 Nov, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5290
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Medical degree and 2 years relevant work experience in medicine.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
School of Human Movement Studies
Phone: + 61 7 3365 6240
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine?
This program aims to provide general practitioners with clinical knowledge and skills in sports medicine. Emphasis is on the development of a comprehensive, interdis-ciplinary approach to sports medicine, clinical research skills and the fundamentals for evidence-based practice in sports medicine.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Medical degree and 2 years relevant work experience in medicine.
Additional application information
International students may not undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full-time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
Courses are offered externally and require internet access.
For more information about the School of Human Movement Studies please visit http://www.hms.uq.edu.au/
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Medical degree and 2 years relevant work experience in medicine.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
Careers
For information about employment opportunities, please contact the Academic Advisor at the School of Human Movement Studies.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCSpMed List. Refer to GCSpMed Rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
