Master of Science - Sports Therapy
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,000 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dundee / United Kingdom
- Location
- Abertay University
- School
Program description
The MSc in Sports Therapy prioritizes evidence-based practice and incorporates 250 hours of supervised clinical placement, ensuring graduates possess practical experience and networking opportunities with sports healthcare professionals. This program is tailored for graduates with a scientific background seeking to specialize in sports therapy. The clinical placement is seamlessly integrated into the curriculum, enabling students to gradually develop confidence and proficiency in practical environments. Adhering to the SST educational competency framework and emphasizing practical application, graduates will be well-equipped for careers as Sports Therapists, whether with professional athletes, amateur sports enthusiasts, or in private practice.
Program structure
Core Modules
- Sports Therapy Research Project
- Functional Anatomy and Human Movement
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Peripheral Injury Assessment and Clinical Skills
- Clinical Placement
- Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
- Strategies for Injury Prevention
- Clinical Reasoning and Spinal Injury Assessment
Price
Tuition Fee for International Students: 17,000 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
Academic Requirements:
- We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants across the world. Typically, international applicants should have: A minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Human Physiology, Physiotherapy, Sports Development, Sports Coaching, Health and Fitness
- On a case-by-case basis, we'll also consider applicants with a degree in another biological, health or related subject
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 (with no component less than 6.0)
About the university
Abertay University is a contemporary and welcoming institution located in the center of Dundee, Scotland, emphasizing education and equipping graduates for professional endeavors. This is integrated with superior research and information dissemination. Abertay, established in 1888, has always addressed industry demands by providing a continuous stream of graduate talent to work, lead, and develop across several industries.
One of the UK's major technological institutions
Renowned as one of the leading technology colleges in the UK, we are distinguished for our proficiency in video game teaching, with our degrees in this discipline consistently ranking among the top in Europe for the last seven years. Our academic faculties provide degrees in several fields, including Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, Business Analytics, and Ethical Hacking, equipping students for employment and, in many instances, facilitating real-world job experience concurrent with their studies.
A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
We take pleasure in providing an inclusive, amiable, and inviting atmosphere for our students and staff, complemented with exceptional education and an outstanding student experience.
We are also honored to be the:
- Leading Contemporary University in Scotland for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024)
- Ranked among the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Daily Mail Guide 2024)
- Ranked in the top three in the UK for research intensity among modern universities (CUG 2024)
Abertay University serves as a National Centre for Excellence in video game and cybersecurity education.
