Course Description
MSC IN SPORT AND CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
Biomechanics describes the analysis of human movement using the science of mechanics and provides practitioners in sports, exercise, physical activity and healthcare with tools to analyse, monitor and improve body movement and function.
This programme will focus on the role of biomechanics and movement analysis for the performance and maintenance of health, injury prevention and rehabilitation in athletic and clinical populations.
It is aimed at graduates who have already developed an interest in biomechanics and are interested in improving their practical biomechanics knowledge and its application in athletic and clinical populations.
This is currently the only postgraduate course in Sport & Clinical Biomechanics being offered in Ireland.
| College | Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) |
| Course Location | Galway |
| Course Category | Science, Science & Technology |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body Details | Masters |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course Duration | 18 months |
| Course Fee | €5,950 |
| Entry Requirements | Cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Typically, students will come from a scientific background however candidates with relevant experiential learning will also be considered. |
| Carear Path | The career opportunities available to sport and exercise scientists, including biomechanists, both in Ireland and abroad are expanding all the time and this expansion appears likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Rapid advances in technology in both sports and medical settings has led to an increased interest in, and demand for, specialist upskilling and professional development in biomechanics and movement analysis. The course has been designed to prepare students with the requisite level of understanding, knowledge and skills to work as specialists within a variety of sport, exercise and health contexts. Typical career paths from similar programmes in the UK include: Biomechanist in research or a health-related applied setting Rehabilitation Specialist Movement Specialist Performance Analyst Athlete Support Officer Lecturer in Higher Education Post Graduate Researcher Clinical Gait Analysis labs R&D departments of companies developing sporting equipment, prostheses, biomechanical measurement systems Self-employment (as a consultant, contractor or entrepreneur) In the UK typical employers include: English Institute of Sport Technology companies (Vicon, Hawkeye) Professional football teams Professional rugby teams British Paralympics Sports Management Government agencies (e.g. NHS) Local authorities Academic appointments |
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Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
GMIT Galway Campus,
Dublin Rd.
Galway
H91 T8NW, GMIT Mayo Campus
Westport Rd.
Castlebar
Co. Mayo
F23 X853, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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GMIT Galway Campus,
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Galway
H91 T8NW
GMIT Mayo Campus Westport Rd. Castlebar Co. Mayo F23 X853, Galway
Republic of Ireland
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GMIT Mayo Campus Westport Rd. Castlebar Co. Mayo F23 X853, Galway
Republic of Ireland