Course description
The Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University offers a one-year Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) degree in Advanced Health Care Practice (Sport and Exercise Medicine).
Through a combination of remote learning and on-site intensives, in partnership with the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and Western University’s School of Physical Therapy, you will develop clinical skills, research capacity, and depth of knowledge to assess, evaluate and manage the rehabilitation of elite athletes and the wider population.
Graduates gain specialized training integrating the four pillars of advanced exercise medicine which has quickly become the industry standard for those pursuing opportunities at the highest levels.
For Physiotherapists:
The framework of advanced practice is used to develop graduates as leaders, communicators, collaborators, health advocates and scholars while covering International Federation of Sport Physiotherapy (IFSPT) and Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) competencies. This degree has the Sport First Responder for Healthcare Professionals, and Stop the Bleed certification by American College of Surgeons, credentialling embedded within the curriculum. A subset of these competencies will prepare physiotherapist graduates to challenge SPC’s Certification and Diploma external to the program.
For Advanced Standing Physiotherapists:
This pathway allows physiotherapists who have obtained their Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Diploma to receive credit for their practical experience while continuing professional growth and career development obtaining an Advanced Health Care Practice Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Graduates can continue their career development as leaders, teachers, and innovators in a variety of roles requiring advanced competencies and credentialing.
For Physicians:
This stream is based on the Canadian Academy for Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) competencies and International Federation of Sports Medicine (IFSM) code of ethics. Similarly, this program does cover the material that prepares the graduating physician to challenge the CASEM Diploma exam. This degree also has the Sport First Responder for Healthcare Professionals and Stop the Bleed certification by American College of Surgeons credentialling embedded within the curriculum.
Details
Application Deadline: Applications are currently open and will close on June 30th, 2026, for applicants intending to start in September 2026.
We are accepting applications for international applicants and highly encourage early submissions.
For questions and inquiries: Email: ahcp@uwo.ca
