Course Overview

As a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator (GSR), you will be an autonomous healthcare practitioner specialising in musculoskeletal management, exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness.

The course is designed to achieve BASRaT accreditation, and students who complete the accredited MSc programme will be eligible to apply for registration with BASRaT, which is the professional body that oversees and regulates the practice of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers in the UK. The Professional clinical practice module includes 400 clinical placement hours required for BASRaT membership. This will allow students to use a problem-solving approach to sports injury management in the working environment. Exposure and immersion in the professional environment will enhance the student’s professional autonomy, accountability and evidence-based practice to meet the industry standards and needs.

The MSc degree in Sport Rehabilitation will lead you to career opportunities in:

Sports injury clinics

Health clubs

Professional sporting clubs

Fitness centres

Rehabilitation units

The military

GP referral schemes

More information on career destinations is available on the BASRaT website.

General Eligibility

All applicants must complete an application form (including a personal statement) and be expected to attend an interview.

Applicants for the MSc in Sport Rehabilitation are expected to satisfy the following requirements:

A good honours degree (usually 2.1 or above) in Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports and Exercise Science and Podiatry.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permits weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS 7 overall in all elements, or equivalent.

  TOEFL IBT

  Overall - 72

  Reading - 18

  Speaking - 20

  Listening - 17

  Writing - 17