MSc Sports Therapy

The MSc Sports Therapy program is designed for Society of Sports Therapists-accredited graduates seeking career advancement, and combines 200 hours of practical experience with specialist skills and knowledge in strength and conditioning and mental wellbeing in performance sports, aiming to produce confident sports therapists who can develop comprehensive plans for athletes' holistic benefit. 

This program develops students into evidence-based practitioners, builds industry connections, and opens up employment opportunities through vocational placement, while also equipping those interested in academia with the research skills needed for further study, such as a PhD.

The program focuses on hands-on learning, where students work with real clients in a professional setting, supported by specialised training. A key part of this is a 200-hour work placement, which is carefully chosen to match students' career goals and covers areas like injury management, nutrition, and sports performance.

Edge Hill University provides a modern and supportive learning environment, with specialist facilities for its sport and physical activity programmes. Edge Hill University's Department of Sport and Physical Activity is based in the Wilson Centre, a modern facility equipped with specialist laboratories for performance analysis, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, musculoskeletal health, biochemistry, vision analysis, sleep, exercise and performance, and functional rehabilitation, allowing students to gain practical experience using the latest equipment in a supportive learning environment.

Edge Hill University's campus features broad free-time facilities, including 3G football and rugby pitches, hockey pitches, tennis courts, an athletics track and field, a 25-metre swimming pool, a large fitness suite, an aerobics studio, and a health suite with sauna and steam rooms. The university also offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across disciplines such as arts, sciences, business, and education.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in sports therapy, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. 
• Successful applicants are also required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

English Proficiency: 

• International students need at least 6.5 overall in the IELTS Academic test, with no individual component score below 6.0. 
• PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition fee for the MSc Sports Therapy course is £17,000 for international students.

Edge Hill University offers several scholarships for Master's students, particularly international students. The Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship provides £3,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate programs, awarded based on academic merit, with eligible applicants automatically considered and notified in their offer letter. The university also offers GREAT Scholarships 2025 in partnership with the British Council, providing a full tuition fee waiver of up to £17,000 for students from Ghana, India, Kenya, Turkey, or Vietnam who have an offer for a full-time postgraduate degree at Edge Hill University for the September 2025 intake. In addition, returning Edge Hill University students may be eligible for a £4,000 scholarship, while eligible UK, EU/EEA, Swiss, and Irish students who have completed their undergraduate degree recently can apply for the Progress to Postgraduate Award. The Student Opportunity Fund also provides financial support to help students participate in career-enhancing opportunities.

 Graduates of the MSc Sports Therapy programme are trained to become:

• Sports Therapist (Advanced Practice)
• Strength and Conditioning Coach (with sports therapy expertise)
• Clinical Lead in Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Performance Sport Practitioner
• Researcher in Sports Therapy

Applicants can apply for this course directly through the university's online application portal. For assistance with your application process, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.