Course Overview

Interest in sport and exercise in the UK has increased significantly. As professionalism and participation in sports increase, those working in the field require a diverse set of skills. This course will enable you to use science and medicine to help top athletes recover from injury and reach their physical peak, and aid the general population in maintaining healthy exercise lifestyles.

You'll gain practical expertise that will allow you to assess, treat and support individuals from a variety of sporting disciplines. For example, you will understand the process of an injury audit in order to identify risks and learn how to implement an evidence-based treatment plan that minimizes the chance of re-injury or illness.

With a focus on the medical side of treatment, you will develop a comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, biomechanics, and sports-specific clinical reasoning, allowing you to accurately evaluate and attend to injuries that have occurred. You'll study rehabilitation strategies, return to play assessments, and explore the emergent field of prehabilitation, meaning you can prevent as well as treat injuries.

With access to both our Health and Carnegie faculties - including modern science and rehab labs and sports facilities - you'll be empowered to take a holistic view of an individual's sporting health, regardless of age or competitive level.

As a student in this course, you will join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences.

You'll gain practical skills that you can apply straight away, whether you work or volunteer in sports, or are looking for your first job in the field. Our Sports Volunteer Programme has excellent links with professional sporting clubs and fitness initiatives, and you'll have the chance to maximize your learning by taking up additional experience opportunities offered through this.

You'll be taught by staff who are practicing sports and exercise therapists with a huge amount of expertise and professional links.

As a student in this course, you will join a research-led academic community in the subject area of rehabilitation sciences.

General Eligibility

Applicants should have either a medical degree from a recognized university; at least a second-class honors degree in the cognate subjects of Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Podiatry or Osteopathy; or an MSc award in Physiotherapy (pre-registration) or Sports Therapy; or a Master of Osteopathy (MOST). Applicants for this course are not usually interviewed.

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.