Program Overview

Sports Therapy MSc

Overview

This contemporary, accredited programme, is a conversion MSc designed to develop you into an industry-ready, evidence-based, Sports Therapy practitioner.

Study Style

Interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, independent study and e-learning materials make up the taught component of this course. The course is taught on two days a week during semester time for full time students (one day a week for part time students). Over the summer and until the end of the course in January, block teaching will occur in some weeks and you will begin your supervised clinical placements. You are expected to undertake around 24-28 hours of independent study per week to support the in-person content.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offers:
  • Minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in a Sports and Exercise Science related course.
• Non-Typical Offers:
  • We may be able to consider your application if you have a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in another subject, but we will require additional information. This may include evidence of study and/or experience within a sport and exercise or related field, and clear understanding of the requirements of the course and profession.
• IELTS 6.5:
  • EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing) or equivalent.
• Interview:
  • An interview may be offered to applicants with a non-typical entry route if the academic team feel it is required.

Course Modules

• Level 7 (Postgraduate)
  • All students must complete these modules:
    • Anatomy, Pathology and Clinical Assessment (SP7057)
    • Manual Therapy (SP7058)
    • Evidence Based Practitioner (SP7059)
    • Conditioning & Rehabilitation (SP7060)
    • Injury Management and Interventions (SP7061)
    • Professional practice: work placement, clinical reasoning and research (SP7062)

Fees and Costs

• Start date | Location | Course code | Fee (UK) | Fee (international)
  • Sep 2025 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £11,175 | £17,950
  • Sep 2026 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | TBC | TBC

Careers

Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), this postgraduate degree course not only adheres to the highest standards but also enriches your learning through membership benefits, including eligibility for full membership upon graduation.

Teaching Staff

• Dr Craig Barden
  • Academic Course Leader for Sports Therapy

Trips and Experiences

We regularly arrange trips to local dissection labs, so you can develop your anatomical knowledge alongside visiting St Georges Park for an insight into the professional world of sport and the multidisciplinary team. We also have links with The Chamwell Centre, which is one of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the country to allow students to gain an understanding of how hydrotherapy can be utilised for injury, rehabilitation and for special population groups.

School of Education and Science

Work with leading practitioners, coaches, and professionals in specialist environments where you will develop your skills and gain real-world experience.