Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Entry requirements

BSc (Hons) graduates in sports injury-related fields (e.g., Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine) are eligible.

The course is aimed at sports professionals, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, sports therapists, and sports rehabilitators. We also welcome applications from those with relevant experience or potential, even if they do not meet formal entry criteria.

You will need access to an athlete or group of athletes to apply the theory learned to practice.

For full details, see the programme website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Sport Injury Rehabilitation programme is designed to advance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of sports rehabilitators, sports therapists, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals working in sports injury rehabilitation and prevention.

Recognised as the first exercise rehabilitation master’s in Europe by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this course is delivered by leading experts in the field. The programme combines theoretical online content with high-practical contact sessions on campus, including keynote addresses, practicals, and seminar sessions that are immediately applicable to professional practice.

Please note: Due to the programme’s structure, it is not available to applicants who require a Student Visa.

You will:

• Take a leading role in sports injury rehabilitation.
• Access theoretical content online for flexible study.
• Develop practical skills that will impress employers.

This is for you if...

• You want to lead in sports injury rehabilitation.
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are committed to improving the lives of others.

Information for international students

Overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in English- IELTS 6.5 band score (with no element below 6.0) or above are proof of this.

Fees and funding

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer awards to help you study through our:

• Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship
• University of Salford student loyalty discount
• Country bursary scheme for International students only

There are also other sources of funding available to you.

For more information please see our funding section