Sport Rehabilitation

Entry requirements

Please note: Due to the level of interest and limited numbers on the MSc Sport Rehabilitation a gathered field approach to admissions is operated. This means that applications will be considered all together after the closing date of the 5th of April 2024.

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

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

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

Exceptional entry routes may be available to applicants with significant and relevant industry experience. Usually more than 3 years’ experience in Sport Rehabilitation. Candidates with extensive experience in elite level sport may also be considered. All exceptional entry routes are available for non-graduates will be in line with the University criteria for the admission of students to modular Masters Degrees (and for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma programmes).

A student who has successfully completed modules in a similar programme at another institution might gain direct entry onto the programme as long as they have satisfied the aforementioned entry requirements and meet the University Criteria for the admission of students to modular Master’s Degrees, and to Post Graduate Diploma programmes – advanced standing.

All applicants will be required to complete an application form (including a personal statement and transcript of undergraduate modules) and will be expected to attend an interview.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course has three exit points/awards:

PgCert Rehabilitation Studies

PgDip Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation

MSc Sport Rehabilitation

This Master's degree in Sport Rehabilitation aims to develop highly competent, industry ready Sport Rehabilitation practitioners with a critical awareness of the field. This aim is achieved by developing independent, reflective students with an understanding of professional issues, clinical reasoning and evidence based practice, whilst simultaneously equipping them with the wide spectrum of practical skills essential to Sport Rehabilitation. The course has a strong focus on practical skills and competences and all students must complete a minimum of 400 hours of clinical placement experience; a requirement directly linked to (BASRaT) accreditation*.

We have placement opportunities with sport rehabilitation clinics, University based and local sports teams and teams further afield for students who are prepared to travel. As part of the course students will complete a recognised advanced trauma care qualification (Level 2) that is endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. This qualification is a requirement stated by BASRaT and will serve to provide students with additional knowledge and skills that will be of great benefit while completing the Professional Clinical Practice module and for their working careers.

The Cyncoed campus of the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences (CSSHS) is well resourced with extensive and world-class practical facilities for the teaching, learning and research components of the programme and to support the recreational and elite sport culture within the CSSHS.

Please note: BASRaT accreditation will only apply to the MSc award and not the PGDip or PGCert. Students must complete a registration exam to be eligible for BASRat registration. This exam will take place on campus in the spring term, after the completion of the MSc programme.

Information for international students

Students whose first language is not English, a minimum International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 7.0 overall is required with no lower than 7.0 in Speaking and Writing and no lower than 6.5 in the remaining elements. These requirements have been agreed by BASRAT. Further information on English Language requirements can be found at: http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/EnglishRequirements. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website.

Fees and funding

As a postgraduate, research or part-time student, the tuition fees you are charged will depend on the course you choose to study. Full information is available on our website.