This highly practical course at University of Gloucestershire will equip students with a unique set of skills within the field of sports science and will prepare students for a rewarding career in an exciting and emerging profession. The course prepares sports science graduates to work as Graduate Sports Therapists, delivering a full set of competencies within the elite and amateur sectors, from soft tissue therapies and joint mobilisations, to pitch-side first aid, taping and strapping. Students will develop the skills to rehabilitate athletes to full sports participation, as well as examine and assess injuries for diagnosis or referral.
All learning is focused on acquiring professional skills, which means that students underpin their studies with placements and practical experience. The motivated teaching staff are well-connected to the sports industry, with experience of working as professional sports therapists and within elite sports settings. The university has a strong reputation for the sporting achievements of its students and alumni; as a member of this dynamic community students will have access to first-class facilities to complement their studies.
The mission of the MSc Sports Therapy Course is to create a community to nurture the development of knowledge and clinical practice through a student-centred, evidence-based approach to the education of professionals. The course will develop proficient and compassionate professionals who will promote health-related outcomes in a diverse population through patient-centred care.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Professional Studies |
| Duration | 16 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 15900 |
| Campus | Oxstalls |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 60 |
| PTE | 64 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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801-1000
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