Taught course
Sports Therapy (Conversion)
Entry requirements
Academic
2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Non-academic
Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our MSc Sports Therapy is a conversion course, specifically designed to develop the skills of sports scientists and other relevant degree holders, into industry ready practitioners with an accreditation to the Society of Sports Therapists.
Graduate as a qualified sports therapist using our dedicated sports therapy clinic, working with the general population and athletes with support from industry experienced staff. You’ll undertake a minimum of 250 placement hours during the course, providing you with the skills and experience that employers are looking for. You’ll benefit from contextualised teaching and learning of theory underpinning practice alongside practical and professional skills, developing you as evidence informed practitioner.
By studying the MSc Sports Therapy (Conversion) at Hartpury University you’ll benefit from our modern Sports Performance and rehabilitation facilities providing you with practical learning experience.
You’ll assist with first aid pitch-side provision for our sports teams here on campus and provide care in the student-led sports injury clinic. You'll complete an external placement providing you with the skills and experience that employers are looking for. This will help you develop into an independent sports therapist and provide you with an opportunity to grow your professional network whilst you complete your study.
Our programme bridges theory with practical practice from day one, preparing you for the realities of a career in sports therapy. You’ll develop essential employment skills to ensure you are industry ready enabling you to take the next step in your career.
You’ll be taught by our professionally qualified staff with industry experience in sporting and clinical environments.
Hartpury University covers the cost of your student membership to SST. This gives you access to valuable resources including student insurance for supervised placements (active upon completion of clinical modules). Upon course completion, you'll be eligible for membership and insurance with the SST allowing you to practice as a qualified sports therapist (visit The Society of Sports Therapists for full details of costs).
Information for international students
In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Fees and funding
Please visit our student finance page for information on tuition fees and student loans, as well as non-repayable grants, bursaries and scholarships, eligible to different groups, to support with study costs
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- flexible36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate admissions
- Postgraduate@hartpury.ac.uk